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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

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๐Ÿ— Enjoy perfectly crispy baked chicken thighs with juicy, flavorful meat inside.
๐Ÿ”ฅ This recipe is simple, requiring minimal prep, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal with crispy skin every time.

  • Total Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

– 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred, about 6-8 pieces)

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 2 teaspoons salt

– 2 teaspoons black pepper

– 2 teaspoons garlic powder

– 2 teaspoons onion powder

– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

– 1 teaspoon paprika

– 1 teaspoon additional seasoning (optional)

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with foil.

2-Pat chicken thighs dry and arrange them skin-side up on the sheet.

3-Drizzle and rub in 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly.

4-Mix 2 teaspoons each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon paprika and optional seasoning.

5-Sprinkle the mixture over the thighs.

6-Bake for 35-45 minutes until crispy and at 165ยฐF internal temperature.

7-Note: Use boneless thighs and reduce time to 25-30 minutes if needed.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ช Patting chicken dry ensures crispier skin.
โณ Do not move or flip chicken during baking for even crisping.
๐Ÿ– Bone-in, skin-on thighs provide juiciest and most flavorful results; boneless, skinless thighs cook faster but are suitable too.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 713 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 166 mg