Description
These oven-baked chicken thighs are incredibly flavorful and easy to make, featuring tender, juicy chicken with crispy skin in a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients and clever techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 200 ml (⅞ cup) heavy cream
- 120 ml (½ cup) almond milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (1 g) cumin
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) thyme
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 g) honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp (30 g) toasted almonds, sliced
- 2 tbsp (≈15 g) parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Make Creamy Coating: Whisk together olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, thyme, lemon zest, mustard, honey, cream, milk, Parmesan, and panko.
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken thighs in the creamy mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange & Bake: Arrange chicken skin-side up on the baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes, until cooked through.
- Rest & Thicken: Let rest for 5 minutes, then simmer pan juices on stovetop to thicken.
- Plate & Garnish: Drizzle sauce, arrange chicken, and garnish with parsley, almonds, and lemon.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, dry the chicken thoroughly and avoid over-basting. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 thighs
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken,thighs,oven baked,creamy,easy,dinner,comfort food,weeknight meal