Description
Deliciously seasoned and baked to perfection, these crispy oven-baked chicken thighs are a simple and flavorful main course that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil and season evenly on all sides with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a baking dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy.
- Rest and garnish: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and olive oil for up to 4 hours before baking.
- If you prefer extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
