Description
This baked boneless chicken thighs recipe is the best way to oven-bake chicken! The chicken thighs are marinated in a creamy sauce that tenderizes the chicken to a juicy perfection. The entire cooking process takes only ten minutes of hands-on time, with the rest being done in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground paprika
Instructions
- Step: Trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs and discard it.
- Step: In a bowl, whisk together mayo, oil, and minced garlic.
- Step: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and coat with the mayo mixture.
- Step: Season the chicken on all sides with salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika, and give everything a good mix.
- Step: Allow the chicken to marinate for 3-4 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
- Step: Transfer the chicken into a baking dish, in a single layer.
- Step: Bake at 400°F for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is crisp and golden brown.
- Step: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinade the chicken for 3-4 hours or up to overnight. If short on time, 30 minutes will suffice. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg
Keywords: baked chicken thighs, boneless chicken, creamy marinade, oven-baked chicken