Description
Delicious and easy baked chicken thighs infused with ranch seasoning, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Mix together the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil (or melted butter) over the chicken thighs and coat well.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the thighs.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, consider substitutions such as firm tofu or tempeh as a vegetarian option.
- 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: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg