Description

These Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are easy to make and come out so juicy and flavorful! Great for a healthy family dinner, and keto/low carb friendly, too.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds chicken thighs (6–8 pieces, patted dry)
1 tablespoon butter (diced)

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or large rimmed pan with foil and place in the oven as it heats up (you want the pan to be hot when you add the chicken).
Seasoning: Combine olive oil and all seasoning in a large bowl until a paste forms.
Season chicken: Place chicken thighs in bowl with seasoning (work in batches if bowl doesn’t hold all of the chicken) and toss to coat. Remove each thigh individually, rubbing the seasoning into the skin.
Bake: Place chicken thighs on heated pan (careful, hot!); dot with butter. Bake in the hot oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove and baste chicken with emerging juices from the pan. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes, then baste again. Finally, finish baking for 5-15 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are recommended for best results. For boneless, skinless thighs, reduce baking time to approximately 25 minutes and use butter to prevent drying. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 347 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 892 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 131 mg

Keywords: oven baked chicken thighs, keto chicken, low carb chicken, easy family dinner