Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs stuffed with creamy goat cheese and herbs, baked to perfection.

20m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

4 oz goat cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper

Step 3

Use your fingers or a knife to carefully loosen the skin on the chicken thighs, being careful not to tear it

Step 4

Stuff the cheese mixture under the skin of each chicken thigh, evenly distributing the mixture

Step 5

Rub the olive oil over the chicken and season with additional salt and pepper

Step 6

Place the chicken on a baking dish, skin side up

Step 7

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.