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
- 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
- Protein 383.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 42.9 g High
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1276.24 mg High
- Sodium 3624.71 mg High
- Fiber 4.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.36 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.09 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 73.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅