Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbs
Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbs is a savory, comforting dish featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano, then roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. It's a popular and versatile preparation found in many cuisines, particularly across the Mediterranean and American home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, providing essential nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and zinc, with a rough calorie range of 300-400 per serving depending on the cut and added fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 chicken thigh (130 g) with herbs and oil · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using bone-in, skin-on thighs is a key to its success, as the bone adds flavor and moisture during cooking while the skin renders fat, creating a self-basting effect that results in exceptionally tender and flavorful meat.
