Best Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful oven-baked chicken thighs with crispy skin, seasoned to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy skin, avoid overlapping the chicken thighs. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg