To prepare a delicious oven-baked chicken thigh roast, start by gathering the necessary ingredients. You will need four chicken thighs, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, and herbs such as rosemary or thyme, which will add a special flavor to the dish.
Begin by cleaning the chicken thighs, removing any skin or excess fat. Then, take a large dry baking tray and pour an even layer of salt into it. This layer will not only help season the meat but will also absorb excess moisture, providing a crispy texture.
Place the chicken thighs on the salt in the tray, making sure to arrange them skin-side up. Now, drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. If you wish, you can also add a few whole garlic cloves, which will caramelize during cooking, bringing an unmistakable aroma to the dish.
Preheat the oven to a medium temperature, around 180-200 degrees Celsius. Place the tray in the oven and let the thighs cook for about 30 minutes. After this interval, open the oven and turn the thighs over to brown evenly. Let them continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes, until the skin becomes golden and crispy, and the meat is well-cooked, juicy, and full of flavor.
To check if the thighs are ready, you can use a cooking thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 75 degrees Celsius. Once they are ready, remove the tray from the oven and let the thighs rest for a few minutes before serving.
These oven-baked chicken thighs, perfectly seasoned and browned, are ideal to be served alongside a side of grilled vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes. Don't forget to add a fresh salad to complete the meal. Enjoy every bite of this delicious roast, which will surely impress all your loved ones!
Begin by cleaning the chicken thighs, removing any skin or excess fat. Then, take a large dry baking tray and pour an even layer of salt into it. This layer will not only help season the meat but will also absorb excess moisture, providing a crispy texture.
Place the chicken thighs on the salt in the tray, making sure to arrange them skin-side up. Now, drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. If you wish, you can also add a few whole garlic cloves, which will caramelize during cooking, bringing an unmistakable aroma to the dish.
Preheat the oven to a medium temperature, around 180-200 degrees Celsius. Place the tray in the oven and let the thighs cook for about 30 minutes. After this interval, open the oven and turn the thighs over to brown evenly. Let them continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes, until the skin becomes golden and crispy, and the meat is well-cooked, juicy, and full of flavor.
To check if the thighs are ready, you can use a cooking thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 75 degrees Celsius. Once they are ready, remove the tray from the oven and let the thighs rest for a few minutes before serving.
These oven-baked chicken thighs, perfectly seasoned and browned, are ideal to be served alongside a side of grilled vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes. Don't forget to add a fresh salad to complete the meal. Enjoy every bite of this delicious roast, which will surely impress all your loved ones!
Ingredients
1 kg rock salt (the salt layer should be 2 cm in the tray, this depends on the tray, I had a smaller tray) 1 kg chicken thighs