Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil
Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil features juicy, oven-roasted thighs simmered in a fragrant broth with onions, rosemary, and plenty of sweet carrots. The basil and garlic infuse each bite with bright, herbaceous depth, while the broth keeps everything tender and comforting. It’s a cozy, family-friendly dinner perfect for any weeknight or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the chicken thighs in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Scatter the onion over and around the chicken.
- 4
Top the chicken with the basil, garlic, and rosemary.
- 5
Pour the chicken broth into the pan and spread the carrots evenly around the chicken.
- 6
Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- 7
Cook in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9
Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the chicken is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Calories 1971.31 kcal High 99%
- Protein 383.28 g Good Source 767%
- Carbohydrate 15.07 g 5%
- Total Fat 42.9 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1276.24 mg High 425%
- Sodium 3624.71 mg High 158%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 73.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 13.02 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 1971.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, Fresh Basil, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1971.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil healthy?
- Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 1971.31 calories and 383.28 g of protein, or 767% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3624.71 mg (158% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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