Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

One-pan meals are not only easy but are quick and perfect for a busy weeknight meal schedule.

This recipe uses economical chicken pieces that stay juicy and tender with the fantastic flavors of garlic, herbs, and grated Parmesan cheese.

A wonderfully fragrant blend of spices on top of the chicken with toasted breadcrumbs for a nice crunch will make your mouth water for some while baking.

Chicken thighs baked with garlic via @Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine.comPhoto byClaudia Lamascolo

Shopping List for making Chicken Thighs:

• 6 chicken thighs (we leave the skin on but you can remove it or purchase them skinless)
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (sprinkle over each piece of chicken)
• 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
• 2 tablespoons of mixed Italian fresh herbs or dried seasoning
• fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• grated parmesan cheese
• Optional: 1 chopped bell pepper
• Cooking Methods:

Baking Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil spray a 13 x 9 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
2. Place the thighs in the pan.
3. Sprinkle with garlic powder, red pepper, salt and pepper to taste, herbs spices.
4. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
5. Sprinkle with cheese.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and add the minced garlic to each piece of chicken, chopped bell pepper if using and fresh basil leaves.
7. Bake for around 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the skin is nice and crispy and the juice runs clear.
8. Chicken is completely cooked when the internal temperature is at 165 degrees using an instant-read thermometer
9. Note: potatoes, onions, carrots can be added to the pan for a whole meal with side dishes

Stovetop Method:

1. Heat the pan with olive oil
2. Add the thighs and sprinkle evenly with the granulated garlic powder.
3. Fry until golden brown flipping a few times.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Sprinkle with red pepper, and herbs spices, garlic, sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and cheese then drizzle with oil on top.
6. Finish cooking under the broil for 3 minutes on high to toast the breadcrumbs.

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Mommy's Chicken Nuggets

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