Description
Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs with a crispy skin, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Lemon wedges for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture generously over each chicken thigh.
- Place the seasoned thighs, skin side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer for at least 165°F (75°C).
- Switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken for an additional 5–7 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using skinless thighs or substituting chicken with hearty vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg