Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

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September 10, 2016 by Liza Agbanlog 54 Comments

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I love theseParmesan crusted chicken thighs because they are baked and not fried. They are also low in carbohydrates so they are ideal for low carb diets. The Parmesan mixture creates a crispy crust that resembles breaded chicken, but without the carbs from flour. What I like the most about this dish is how easy and simple it is to make.

After mixing the herbs and the Parmesan cheese together, each chicken thigh is dipped in butter and then coated in the mixture. After baking for about 40 minutes, the chicken thighs turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Just how I like my chicken! Enjoy.

Liza Agbanlog

These Parmesan crusted chicken thighs are baked. They are also low in carbs so they are ideal for low carb diets such as Keto.

4.84 from 25 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Western

Servings 6 servings

Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
1/4 cup butter melted
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Mix the Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl.
Grease a 9x13" baking dish.
Dip each chicken thigh in the melted butter and then dip in the Parmesan mixture to liberally coat the chicken thighs.
Place the chicken thighs skin side up on the baking dish.
Bake in the oven for 35-50 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Source: genaw.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 323mgVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1.3mg

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Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken thigh)

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 167mg56%

Sodium 378mg16%

Potassium 323mg9%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 595IU12%

Vitamin C 0.8mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jeana T C
October 9, 2023 at 7:53 am

quick and easy recipe and we really liked it.
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Gwyn
February 15, 2023 at 12:38 pm
Freaking fantastic!
Thank you 🙂
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- Liza Agbanlog
  February 16, 2023 at 1:40 pm
  You are welcome Gwyn!
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J.O.
June 9, 2022 at 11:34 am

The best chicken parm recipe! Thank you so much for sharing.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  June 10, 2022 at 11:30 am
  You are welcome Jozephine! Glad that you liked this recipe 🙂
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terri
April 19, 2021 at 9:17 am

This turned out amazingly delicious and super easy. (Always a winning combination) My husband loved it and has already requested we have it again next week!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 19, 2021 at 9:19 am
  That’s awesome! Take care!
  Reply
Andres
September 2, 2020 at 12:01 pm

Can you use the same recipe with chicken drumsticks?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  September 2, 2020 at 2:58 pm
  Hi Andres,
  Yes, you can use drumsticks to make this recipe. Adjust the cooking time, if needed.
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Karen Bass
June 25, 2020 at 7:31 pm

Cooked this and had an aneurysm! Thanks, Liza!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  June 25, 2020 at 8:35 pm
  Lol! You’re welcome Karen 🙂
  Reply
Cynthia
June 14, 2020 at 3:05 pm

I make this regularly… I make it for guests and nobody can believe it’s on my keto way of eating… bravo!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  June 14, 2020 at 6:21 pm
  Hi Cynthia,
  It’s one of my family’s favorite too! Take care and thanks for writing 🙂
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Delilah
May 7, 2020 at 4:15 pm

I found this recipe here about a year or so ago and it’s my go-to recipe for chicken thighs. I use olive oil instead of butter, as the first time I made it with melted butter, it just congealed into a solid again on the thighs and my big bowl. I much prefer the clean-up of olive oil. Anyway, just wanted to tell you I love this and give you a big THANKS!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  May 7, 2020 at 6:19 pm
  You’re welcome Delilah! Take care and thanks for writing :0
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Kassi
April 16, 2020 at 9:09 am

The thighs turned out flavorful and crispy, and super juicy inside. I’ll definitely make these again.
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Julianne
March 30, 2020 at 7:58 pm

I made this dish and it was so delicious! Thank you! 🙂
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 2, 2020 at 12:49 pm
  You’re welcome Julianne!
  Reply
Einar
November 7, 2019 at 11:08 am
This recipe made it to Reykjavík, Iceland and is here to stay. Definitely a keeper.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  November 7, 2019 at 8:33 pm
  That’s awesome!
  Reply
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- Ruth
  November 18, 2019 at 8:55 am
  Wow
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Jay
July 29, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Can you substitute olive oil for the butter?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  July 29, 2019 at 2:36 pm
  Hi Jay,
  It should be okay to use olive oil instead of melted butter in this recipe.
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Lexington laddie
July 2, 2019 at 3:29 pm

I make these exactly as outlined st least twice a month!! Fantastic recipe. Always use the thighs with skin on, very moist. Occasionally substitute paprika with smoked paprika. This is one of the best recipes evah! Serve with cauliflower mash potatoes. Enjoy!
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Sam Rod
May 16, 2019 at 9:29 pm

I really liked this! It was so juicy! I did it for 40 mins and it came out perfect! Definitely adding this to the weekly rotation!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  May 26, 2019 at 3:37 pm
  Awesome!
  Reply
Itzel
January 6, 2019 at 5:27 pm

Does anyone have the nutrition facts?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  January 10, 2019 at 1:22 pm
  Hi Itzel, I just added the nutrition facts!
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Debbie calvert
October 24, 2018 at 6:48 pm

I’m so glad I tried this recipe. These are SO good. Definitely a keeper.
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Marie
September 22, 2018 at 10:36 pm

This is AMAZING!!! I have a picky husband and kids. I had to freeze it so he wouldn’t st it all in one sitting.
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JESSICA
May 9, 2018 at 9:20 am
are bone in thighs ok or does time need to be adjusted?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  May 9, 2018 at 10:43 am
  Hi Jessica! Yes, bone in chicken thighs are okay. The time does not need to be adjusted.
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Tamara
April 30, 2018 at 2:16 am

This recipe was AMAZING. So simple and delicious. Thank you for posting this so others can enjoy it as well.
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Becky
April 22, 2018 at 6:43 pm

OMG! SO easy and tastes awesome!!!
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Joy Millikan
March 21, 2018 at 2:43 pm

Excellent low carb choice! We loved it!
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Darren
March 13, 2018 at 6:26 pm

WHat are the nutrition facts, serving sizes etc
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Stephanie
March 8, 2018 at 7:41 am
Can you use chicken breast?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  March 10, 2018 at 9:12 pm
  Yes, you can definitely use chicken breast in this recipe, just make sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. Hope this helps!
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  - Karleen Collins
    June 13, 2019 at 7:48 pm
    Can you use boneless skinless chicken thighs?
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    - Liza Agbanlog
      June 14, 2019 at 7:42 pm
      Hi Karleen,
      Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
      Reply
Deb
December 26, 2017 at 10:48 am
Does it have to be fresh parmesan or can you sub the grated Parmesan in a jar?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  December 27, 2017 at 1:29 pm
  Hi Deb,
  You can definitely use the grated Parmesan cheese in a jar. Hope this helps!
  Reply
Liz
December 1, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Do you think this would work with thighs i soaked in buttermilk?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  December 1, 2017 at 8:33 pm
  I think it should be okay.
  Reply
Leah
November 24, 2017 at 2:31 pm

Excellent, it came our very crispy yet juicy, thanks!!!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  November 25, 2017 at 5:45 pm
  You’re welcome Leah!
  Reply
Mark
November 20, 2017 at 3:21 pm

So easy, but to my seven year old I come out looking like a kitchen boss! I used skinless thighs and the outcome was spot on!!!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  November 20, 2017 at 7:34 pm
  That’s great!
  Reply
Becky
October 15, 2017 at 2:51 pm

Wow, delicious! I had boneless skinless thighs and the recipe still worked beautifully. Baked in the air fryer for 20 minutes at 360. The Parmesan crisped up perfectly. My 13-year-old even gave me a thumbs up. 😇😇 Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  October 15, 2017 at 2:57 pm
  Yay! Glad your 13 year old liked it 🙂
  Reply
Judy
July 8, 2017 at 5:19 am
Do you leave the skin on?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  July 8, 2017 at 10:35 am
  Yes, I used skin-on chicken thighs. You should try making it, Judy!
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Carolyn Allen
March 7, 2017 at 3:48 pm
I made this for dinner tonight. It was fabulous. I served it with roasted asparagus and steamed brown rice. This recipe will definitely be part of my repertoire.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  March 10, 2017 at 9:12 pm
  Awesome!
  Reply

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