Description
Ranch Chicken Thighs make weeknight dinners a breeze with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Seasoned chicken emerges juicy and golden from your oven, ready to satisfy hungry family members in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab your 4 chicken thighs and thoroughly blot them with paper towels to ensure the skin gets super crisp.
- Combine 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken thighs, massaging the oil across the entire surface of each piece.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over each chicken thigh, pressing the spices into the skin to create an even coating.
- Position your oven rack in the center and preheat to exactly 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up, ensuring they do not touch each other on the baking sheet.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for precisely 35-40 minutes until the skin turns golden brown and crispy.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the meat using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the chicken just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Always pat chicken thighs completely dry to help the seasoning stick and ensure crispy skin.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness during baking.
- For a low-carb option, swap store-bought ranch seasoning with homemade herb blend using dried dill, parsley, and garlic powder.
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg