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White plate with golden crumb-topped chicken thigh next to spaghetti with red sauce and Parmesan.

Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs

Jani H. Leuschel
These juicy, tender thighs have an amazing Parmesan flavor the whole family will love. Easy to prep and quick to bake. It's hard to imagine a more popular weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Mains
Cuisine Any
Servings 4
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup parsley, fresh, flat-leaf, loosely packed
  • 1 clove garlic Use 2 cloves if they are small.
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread, torn into medium pieces
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1.2 lbs skinless, boneless, chicken thighs
  • 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
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  • Wash hands, lathering with soap and rinsing with water, for about 20 seconds.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Toss garlic down the feed tube of a food processor and mince finely.
  • Add parsley to the garlic in the processor bowl and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add torn bread, Parmesan, oil, and salt to the processor bowl and pulse a few times to combine ingredients.
  • Place chicken thighs on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with non-stick spray. Spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with red pepper.
  • Mound the Parmesan crumb mixture on top and place chicken thighs in the oven. Bake until the topping is golden and the edges are browned with bubbly juices, about 18 minutes.
    (A thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken should read 165 F.)
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

The crumb topping amount is generous and can be made earlier.
When the chicken has finished cooking, the topping should be golden brown with juices around the edges. The internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken should be 165 F.
The cook time could range from 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the thighs.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
 
465
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
407
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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