Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for baked chicken thighs with crispy skin and juicy meat, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 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 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the seasoning mixture and rub thoroughly.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet or in a cast-iron skillet, skin side up.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinating the chicken thighs overnight can enhance the flavors. Pair with roasted vegetables or salads for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg