Sheet Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken Thighs
A delightful sheet pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for an easy yet gourmet meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line the sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs on the sheet pan, ensuring they fit comfortably.
- Coat each chicken thigh generously with the Parmesan mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the internal temperature is safe.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in olive oil, salt, and pepper for a few hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg