Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, our oven-baked chicken thighs recipe creates your favorite restaurant-style dish at home in only 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 large, bone-in chicken thighs, or 8-10 small

  • 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 3-5 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • salt and pepper

Preparation

• • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.  Set a 12-to-14" cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat.  Add the olive oil.

  • Pat the skin on the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the thighs with garlic powder. Then sprinkle generously with salt and ground black pepper.

  • Once the oil is smoking hot, place the thighs in the skillet, skin side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin in golden-brown.

  • Flip the chicken thighs over and add the fresh herb sprigs and the lemon slices.

  • Place the entire skillet in the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.