Easy Oven Baked Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crispy £5 UK Meal)

Easy Oven Baked Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe (£5 UK Budget Meal)

Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and perfect for a cheap, easy UK oven dinner.


This easy oven baked garlic chicken thighs recipe is one of the best budget meals you can make in the UK. It’s crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and costs under £5 for a full meal. Perfect for beginners, busy workers, or anyone trying to save money while eating well.

Why you’ll love this recipe:
  • Cheap and budget-friendly
  • Easy for beginners
  • Crispy skin and juicy meat
  • Simple ingredients
  • Great for busy weeknights

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 2: Pat chicken dry with paper towel.

Step 3: Mix garlic, salt, pepper, and oil.

Step 4: Rub mixture onto chicken.


Step 5: Place on baking tray (skin side up).

Step 6: Bake for 40 minutes.

Step 7: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Tips

  • Dry chicken = crispier skin
  • Use baking rack for airflow
  • Add potatoes to make a full meal
  • Cook until internal temp reaches 75°C
Recommended Tools

👉 Non-stick Baking Tray (UK) https://amzn.to/4szKdIt

👉 Meat Thermometer https://amzn.to/4vyXJPp

👉 Garlic Press https://amzn.to/4sCSoUi

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