Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fresh Basil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian,American
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 pounds; 8 large basil leaves, or 16 small; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Chives, minced, for garnish

Roasted chicken thighs are enhanced by fresh basil slipped under the skin, offering a simple yet flavorful meal.

⭐ 4.3 (44 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Italian American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F.
Slip 1-2 basil leaves under the loosened skin of each thigh and season with salt and pepper.
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until crisp, then flip and transfer the skillet to the oven.
Roast for 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
Serve warm, garnished with chives.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 667 kcal

Carbohydrate: 0 g

Cholesterol: 363 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 67 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 639 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Fat: 46 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g