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Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

This is my go-to recipe for boneless chicken thighs! Simply apply a rub of olive oil and spices and bake them for 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika not regular paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl.
  2. Add the olive oil and spices. Use your hands to coat the chicken.
  3. Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. If there's some residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on the chicken pieces.
  4. Bake until the thighs are cooked through, juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the largest thigh reads 165ºF. In my oven, this takes about 30 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you buy them in pre-packaged trays at the supermarket, boneless skinless chicken thighs come in various sizes. It's OK to bake them all together until the biggest ones are cooked through. The small ones will still be juicy and delicious!
  • You can trim the fat, but I don't. Most of it melts away during baking, and what remains is delicious. The fat also helps protect the chicken from drying out in the oven.
  • The smoked paprika is an important ingredient that adds great flavor. Please don't skip it.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I usually shred them and add them, cold, to a salad. If you'd like to reheat them, it's best to do so gently, in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. You can also reheat them in a 350°F oven until heated through. Be gentle - the chicken will dry out if you reheat the leftovers too aggressively, especially in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 602mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces
Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 602mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.