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Baked lemon herb chicken thighs with crispy golden skin and lemon slices in a cast iron skillet

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned baked chicken thighs with bright lemon and herbs. An easy, hands-off dinner the whole family loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a large baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it into the skin.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the pan juices.