Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken

In this Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken Recipe, chicken thighs and drumsticks are seasoned, baked and then topped with a parmesan garlic topping. A super simple dinner that is cozy and comforting.

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American-Italian

Keyword baked, baked chicken, chicken, easy dinner, garlic, parmesan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 435

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil divided
1½ pounds chicken thighs skin on, bone-in
1½ pounds chicken drumsticks skin on, bone-in
2 teaspoon all-purpose season salt
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons basil minced
2 pinches red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375℉ (or 190℃).
Drizzle light olive oil into a 9x13 metal pan.
Trim off any excess skin away from the chicken thighs before placing them, along with the drumsticks into the pan.
In a small bowl, combine season salt, rosemary, oregano and marjoram. Evenly sprinkle this over the chicken.
Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove, tilt the pan (using an oven mitt) and spoon pan drippings over top of each piece of chicken. Return the pan back to the oven to continue baking for 20 more minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, basil and pepper flakes.
After the chicken has baked, remove and Increase the heat to 425°. Sprinkle with the parmesan garlic mixture and continue baking for 5 more minutes.

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