Italian chicken thighs: Discover the secret recipe now!
A delicious and flavorful recipe for Italian chicken thighs that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and surround them with cherry tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg