Description
This oven-baked chicken thighs recipe yields juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin. A simple blend of spices enhances the flavor, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 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
- 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 on a lined baking sheet.
- Season the chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning on the chicken.
- Bake: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
