Description
Succulent and hearty oven baked chicken thighs with a rich flavor and tender texture, perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
- For a spicy kick: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture generously all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using the broiler for the last few minutes of baking. Adjust spices to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg