Description
Baked Chicken Thighs are your go-to weeknight dinner savior when time is tight and hunger strikes. Tender, flavorful chicken emerges from the oven with minimal effort, making your meal prep a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Grab 4 bone-in chicken thighs and thoroughly blot them dry with clean paper towels to help crisp the skin.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme, plus 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Massage the aromatic spice mixture completely over each chicken thigh, making certain every surface is generously coated.
- Arrange the seasoned thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow hot air circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 45 to 50 minutes, watching for golden brown skin and internal temperature reaching 165°F.
- Optional: Switch your oven to broil and crisp the skin for 3 to 5 additional minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest peacefully on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Transfer the succulent chicken thighs to a serving platter and enjoy immediately with your preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part for safe consumption.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent chicken from sticking.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, which helps keep the meat tender during roasting.
- For a low-carb version, pair these seasoned thighs with roasted vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower instead of starchy sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg