Description
This Juicy Chicken Thigh Zucchini Bake is an easy and comforting dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of succulent chicken thighs and fresh zucchini creates a delightful dish bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
4 Chicken Thighs (bone-in
skin-on)
3 Zucchini
1 Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Dried Herbs (thyme
oregano
or rosemary)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, dried herbs, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat well with the marinade.
- In a baking dish, arrange sliced onions and zucchini, then place marinated chicken thighs on top.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over everything.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking. Adjust seasoning based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken thigh with vegetables)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Juicy Chicken Thigh Zucchini Bake, Comfort Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe, Baking Chicken, Healthy Dinner