Description
These oven-baked chicken thighs are a simple and delicious dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. With a crispy, flavorful skin and juicy meat, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano in a bowl. Season the chicken with the mixture.
- Bake: Place the thighs skin-side up in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
- This recipe can also be made with boneless thighs, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
