Baked Chicken Thighs
A comforting and flavorful recipe for baked chicken thighs that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs, then carefully add chicken broth to the skillet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs overnight with your spices and olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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