Cheesy Baked Chicken Thighs With Bone In The Oven
These cheesy baked chicken thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with savory toppings! Topped with golden shredded potatoes, sautéed onions, and melty cheddar cheese, every bite is pure comfort food. This easy oven recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something hearty, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Servings: 4
Calories: 627kcal
Equipment
- Frying pan non-stick
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or spatula
- Foil
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
- 1 potato large, shredded
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the baking sheet. Cut along and around the bone to loosen it, but don’t detach. Pull the bone to the side and wrap it in foil. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded potato and onion, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
- In a bowl, mix the egg, shredded cheese, mayo, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Spoon the potato-onion mixture on top of each chicken thigh in a single layer. Then spread the cheese mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Don’t skip wrapping the bone in foil, it keeps it from burning and makes it easier to handle.
- For best results, use freshly shredded potatoes instead of frozen hash browns.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 432mg | Iron: 2mg