Baked chicken thighs in foil are one of those dishes that evoke the warmth of home, simplicity, and genuine cooking.
An easy yet surprisingly flavorful recipe, perfect for those who want to serve a light, juicy, and aromatic main dish without sacrificing convenience. Preparing chicken in foil means enclosing in a parchment paper or aluminum foil all the scents of Mediterranean herbs, allowing the ingredients to slowly cook in their own steam.
The result is extremely tender meat that naturally falls off the bone, and a fragrant seasoning that invites you to mop up every bit.
This recipe is perfect for those looking for a light chicken main course, ideal also for those who follow a balanced diet or want to avoid frying and heavy cooking methods.
The baked chicken thighs in foil, in fact, retain all their internal moisture, reducing the need to add excess fats.
It’s a cooking method that enhances the ingredients and allows for endless customizations: you can add potatoes, cherry tomatoes, onions, lemon, oriental spices, or aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage.
It’s a dish that combines tradition and modernity, perfect for those looking for dinner ideas, lovers of Mediterranean cuisine, or anyone wanting a tasty alternative to classic roast chicken.
Baked chicken thighs in foil are also an ideal solution for those with little time: they are prepared in a few minutes, baked, and require no particular attention.
While they cook, the house fills with an enveloping aroma that promises a simple yet captivating dish.
A recipe that tells the beauty of things made with care, with good ingredients, and with that attention that transforms an everyday dish into a moment of authentic pleasure.
Approx. 540 kcal per thigh
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Low Cost
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Making Baked Chicken Thighs in Foil
- 2 chicken thighs (approx. 1.75 lbs total)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste curry
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- to taste rosemary
Preparation of Baked Chicken Thighs in Foil
Prepare a mixture with salt, pepper, curry, garlic powder, and rosemary to taste and mix well.
Take the thighs and season each with the prepared spice mix, thoroughly blending the seasoning with your hands so that they are well flavored.
Prepare 2 sheets of aluminum foil and on each place a sheet of parchment paper, position the thighs and wrap them well with the paper closing them tightly.
Place our wrapped thighs in a baking tray and put them in a preheated oven at 465°F for about 1 hour, then remove the paper and finish cooking until the thighs are browned on the surface.
Serve hot and enjoy!

