Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
Juicy, herb-infused chicken thighs baked with tender mushrooms in a garlicky, savory one-pan dish perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 300–400 g assorted mushrooms (cremini, button, or oyster), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Pat chicken dry and rub with oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds in more oil or butter. Add mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- (Optional) Deglaze skillet with wine or broth, scraping up brown bits. Stir in herbs and lemon juice if using.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up on top of mushrooms. Transfer to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 75 °C (165 °F).
- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor impact.
- Drying the chicken skin thoroughly helps achieve crispness.
- Don’t overcrowd mushrooms to allow browning.
- Add cream after baking for a richer mushroom sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with mushrooms
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg