Start by gathering all your ingredients on the countertop. This will streamline your cooking process. Take 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and place them into a large zip lock bag. This allows for easy marination.
Add ⅓ cup avocado oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp lemon zest into the bag. These components will create a luscious marinade that penetrates the chicken.
Next, include 6 cloves of garlic (minced), ⅓ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped), 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp sea salt to taste. This combination of flavors will infuse the chicken beautifully.
Seal the bag tightly and shake it gently, allowing all the ingredients to mix thoroughly. This step ensures that every piece of chicken is coated with the marinade.
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 1 hour, but if time allows, try to let it sit for up to 24 hours. This marination process is crucial for deeper flavor absorption.
When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is perfect for cooking the chicken evenly.
Next, transfer the marinated chicken thighs, along with the marinade, into a large casserole dish. Arrange them in a single layer. This allows for even cooking and crispy skin.
Place the dish into the oven and bake for 40 minutes. At this stage, you’ll start to notice a tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen.
After 40 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 420 degrees Fahrenheit. This final step will help crisp up the skin beautifully.
Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely until the skin turns golden-brown and crispy. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!
Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, serve with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
