Description
Delicious oven baked chicken thighs that are super juicy, tender, and flavorful. Plus, they require very little prep time and are a great weeknight dinner option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs (with skin on, about 4 pounds)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 8 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Heat to 425ºF (218ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top, and grease with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Pieces: Trim off any excess skin and fat from the edges of the chicken. Thoroughly dry each piece with a paper towel to remove moisture from the surface.
- Season the Pieces: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the seasoning mix. Turn to coat evenly.
- Bake the Chicken: Evenly space the pieces on the baking sheet. Bake until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 35 to 40 minutes. The internal temperature should reach about 175ºF (79ºC) on a meat thermometer.
- To Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemons and transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
For crispier skin, broil for a few extra minutes at the end of baking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave on high in 15 to 30-second increments. If baking without a wire rack, check for doneness a few minutes earlier as the pan will be hotter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1275 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg
Keywords: baked chicken thighs, crispy chicken skin, easy dinner, American cuisine