Baked Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
This straightforward Baked Chicken Thighs recipe starts by seasoning bone-in chicken thighs with a dry rub composed of garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. After patting the chicken dry, the seasoning is evenly applied, and olive oil is drizzled on top to help crisp the skin and enhance flavor during baking. Baking occurs in a greased dish in a preheated 400°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, sufficient for thorough cooking.
The recipe offers tips for variations, such as reducing bake time for boneless, skinless thighs to 25 to 30 minutes. For a crisper skin, the thighs can be broiled for 1 to 3 minutes after baking. Resting the chicken before serving allows juices to redistribute, improving moistness and flavor.
This baked chicken method is a hands-off approach yielding moist meat and well-seasoned skin, ideal for simple weeknight dinners. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for two months, and seasoning adjustments are encouraged based on preference.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thigh bone in
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine all spices. Rub spices on both sides of chicken thighs.
- Place chicken thighs in greased baking pan. Drizzle olive oil on top of chicken.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Finally, remove from oven. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, reduce bake time to 25-30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- For crisper skin, broil the chicken for 1 to 3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Adjust seasoning amounts according to taste preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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