Description
Delicious and comforting oven-baked chicken thighs, perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish.
- Mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Rub this aromatic mixture all over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat them generously for optimal flavor.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up, ensuring they are well spaced out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), and the skin is beautifully crisp.
- Let the thighs rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your juicy chicken thighs!
Notes
For best flavor, season the chicken thighs the night before. Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg