Start this recipe before work, and dinner will be faster and easier tonight.

While the chicken thighs bake, toss together aCucumber-Tomato Salad, add someasparagusto the baking sheet.

make our easyCafeteria Noodles, or someBalsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions.

Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs on a platter to serve

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)bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour marinade over, tossing to coat.

Refrigerate 8 hours or until ready to cook.

Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs ingredients

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Preheat oven to 400F.

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

While oven preheats, remove chicken from refrigerator and let come to room temperature for 30 minutes.

Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs whisking together the marinade

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Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any liquid.

Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.

Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs adding the chicken to the marinade

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Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs lining the pan with aluminum foil

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Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs placing the chicken on the baking sheet

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Southern Living Baked Italian Chicken Thighs on the baking sheet ready to serve

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