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Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

Deliciously juicy broiled chicken thighs ready in less than 25 minutes. With hints of lemon and garlic, this easy low carb chicken thigh recipe is great for a week night dinner.
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword easy broiled chicken thighs, how to cook chicken thighs
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal
Author Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Parsely

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to broil. Make sure the oven rack is in the middle, too high will burn the chicken.
  • Grease the bottom of a 9x9 casserole dish. Place chicken thighs skin side up in the casserole dish.
  • Combine the avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush the chicken thighs with the oil mixture, save some for basting.
  • Broil for about 22-24 minutes, flipping around 7 to 8 minute mark and again at 13/14 minute mark. Baste with the oil mixture after turning. Remove from the oven when the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days
  • Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part. Make sure it reaches 165F
  • If you use boneless chicken thighs, reduce cooking time to 7-8 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165F
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can even use a rimmed baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg