Description
Healthy Sheet Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs offer a quick and nutritious meal solution, delivering crispy skin and juicy meat with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
6–8 pieces Chicken Thighs (Bone-in, Skin-on)
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
4–5 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly Grated)
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (To taste)
Fresh Parsley (Optional, For garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large rimmed sheet pa
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
- In a bowl, whisk together avocado oil, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
- Rub the oil mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring to get under the ski
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of each chicken thigh
- Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispy ski
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use high-quality freshly grated parmesan cheese for best results.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg