Step 1

Preheat oven to 425F. Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs, skin side down and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place the garlic cloves in the cast iron skillet all around the chicken thighs. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place the cast iron skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Use tongs to flip the chicken thighs so the skin side is up and bake another 10 minutes or until the chicken thighs register an internal temperature of 180F.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Serve.