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Archive, Food, Main Meals, Meats, Uncategorized  /  September 10, 2024

Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

by Olivia Lam
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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

Garlic Heaven

I think we can all agree that a universally loved flavor is garlic parmesan. It’s simple but also packs a punch. The best part is that it somehow manages to go well with any and every type of food. Chicken, fish, potatoes, pasta… the list goes on and on. So today, I’m going to teach you how to make these Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs. They have the crispiest skin, are so easy to make, and will become a staple in your household. There’s nothing I love more than an easy and simple dinner recipe. Especially on weeknights when you want to have time for yourself. So this recipe for Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs is the perfect meal when you want a quick, delicious, weeknight dinner.

overhead shot of Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

Crispy Chicken

The first step is to preheat the oven to 425℉. This high temperature is going to help render the chicken fat and skin so that it’s ready to get crisped. The next key to getting that crispy skin is to pat the chicken thighs dry and trim any excess skin or fat. Any excess moisture or fat is going to make the chicken skin soggy and wet. This will prevent it from getting crispy, so take the time to complete this step.

Next, place the chicken thighs onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and rub it all over until well coated. Season each side of the chicken thighs with the ranch seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. A lot of the time, I feel like we can underestimate how much a little salt and pepper can go. They’re a staple seasoning for a reason! Cook the chicken thighs in the oven for 40 minutes. They should look cooked and start to get a little crisp.

close up of Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

Butter Me Up!

While the chicken cooks, we can make the garlic parmesan butter. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, parmesan, parsley, hot sauce, garlic, and ranch seasoning. When the chicken is done, brush half of the garlic parmesan butter onto all sides of the chicken thighs. Bake the chicken for another 10-15 minutes. If your chicken thighs are smaller, it may only take about 8-10 minutes. Now, the chicken should look a deep golden brown and have that crispy skin. If desired, broil the chicken thighs for another 3-5 minutes to get the skin even more crispy. Brush the remaining garlic parmesan butter on top and serve it with ranch sauce!

close up of Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

Tried and True

What did I tell you?! It’s a quick and simple meal that’s so delicious you won’t believe how easily it came together. I’m a sauce girl, so I definitely enjoyed eating these Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs with a side of ranch. The garlic flavor definitely comes through, especially since we partially baked the chicken thighs with that garlic parmesan butter. Then the chicken thighs themselves are so tender and juicy! I love cooking with chicken thighs because you don’t have to worry as much about them becoming dry. In addition, the fat from the skin on top and the garlic parmesan butter help keep it moist. So if you’re looking for a tried and true weeknight dinner, these Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs are going to be your go-to recipe. Try it out and let me know what you think in the comments below!

Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chicken Thighs

Olivia Lam
Crispy skin chicken thighs with a ranch and garlic parmesan seasoning served with ranch!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Thighs:

  • 2 lbs. Bone In Skin On Chicken Thighs (about 4 large thighs)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 tsp Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:

  • 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 5 Garlic Cloves (grated)
  • 1 tsp Ranch Seasoning Mix

For Serving:

  • Ranch Sauce

Instructions
 

For the Chicken Thighs:

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉. Pat the chicken thighs dry and trim any excess skin or fat. Place them onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and rub it all over until well coated. Season each side of the chicken thighs with the ranch seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Cook the chicken thighs in the oven for 40 minutes.

For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:

  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Brush half of the garlic parmesan butter onto all sides of the chicken thighs. Bake the chicken for another 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy. If your chicken thighs are smaller, it may only take about 8-10 minutes.
  • If desired, broil the chicken thighs for another 3-5 minutes to make the skin extra crispy. Brush the remaining garlic parmesan butter on top. Serve with ranch sauce and enjoy!

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2 comments

  • Suzanne
    February 15, 2025

    5 stars
    I just made this tonight, it was Delicious!
    The only step that I didn’t do was to add hot sauce, that’s because my family isn’t fond of it.
    Other than that followed to a T. Crispy and very flavorful. I actually made 9 thighs, just added the extra spices to it. I will definitely make this again, thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Olivia Lam
      February 18, 2025

      Thank you for trying it out, and so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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