Description
These Baked Chicken Thighs are a simple and delicious dish perfect for a weeknight meal. With a crispy, seasoned skin and juicy meat, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken.
- Bake: Arrange the thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet or dish. Bake for 35–45 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
