Description
Tender and juicy dark meat chicken thighs tossed with ranch seasoning and garlic, then baked. This easy and inexpensive recipe is a perfect go-to for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp unsalted ranch seasoning
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1.5 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp salt (omit if using salted ranch)
- 4 Tbsp oil, mayonnaise, or buttermilk
- 4 lb chicken thighs (about 9 pieces)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 500°F and line a 9″x13″ rimmed pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Step: In a bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and oil, mayonnaise, or buttermilk.
- Step: Trim extra fat and skin from the chicken thighs, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Step: Combine the chicken thighs and the seasoning mixture in a large ziplock bag or bowl and massage the seasoning into the meat.
- Step: Arrange the chicken thighs on the baking sheet, tucking the ends under and stretching the skin over the top.
- Step: Bake at 500°F for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Step: About 30 minutes into the cooking process, loosely tent the top with foil to prevent the skin from burning.
- Step: Bake until the meat is easily torn with a fork and the internal temperature registers at 165°F.
- Step: Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Step: Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before baking for even cooking. For crispier skin, ensure the chicken is patted completely dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 567 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 612 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 222 mg
Keywords: baked chicken thighs, garlic ranch chicken, easy dinner, oven baked chicken