
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.
