Description
Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs with mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, then add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, if using, and reduce the heat to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest before serving.
Notes
Searing the chicken is crucial for flavor; let it rest after baking to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg