Description
These Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs are a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. With a crispy, seasoned skin and tender meat, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2.5 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and chili powder.
- Cook Chicken: Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the thighs for the last 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use boneless thighs with reduced cooking time for a quicker option.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
