Description
Enjoy Addictively Good Baked Chicken Thighs that are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat: Generously coat each chicken thigh with the spice mixture, ensuring every piece is covered.
- Arrange: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between them.
- Bake: Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the thighs for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: baked chicken thighs, crispy chicken skin, easy dinner, American chicken recipe