Baked Chicken Thighs
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4.8
30 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Thighs
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How to make the best baked chicken thighs. Simple seasonings give excellent flavor and the cold oven technique makes for crispy skin.
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Ingredients
- 10 bone-in chicken thighs (family pack)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
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Instructions
- Do not preheat oven. Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean-up. Place oven-safe rack over foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken thighs on baking rack. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Then rub each with olive oil on both sides. 10 bone-in chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, stir together seasonings. Rub onto both sides of chicken thighs. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- Place in oven and set at 400ºF. Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway for even color.
- Thighs should no longer pink at the bone and the juices should run clear. Chicken is safe to eat at 165ºF, but chicken thighs are higher in fat and can hold up to baking to a higher temperature so they are fall off the bone tender. Consider cooking til the internal temperature reaches 180-185ºF.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also take the chicken off the bone and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Thaw the chicken and use on salads or in casseroles such as buffalo chicken casserole or ranch chicken casserole.
- You can also take the chicken off the bone and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Thaw the chicken and use on salads or in casseroles such as
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- This recipe also works with boneless skinless chicken thighs, but they will take less time to bake and it's fine to cook them in a baking dish rather than on a wire rack.
- By placing the chicken thighs in a cool oven, the fat renders as the oven heats up but the skin will crisp when the oven reaches the designated temperature. Also, the baking rack helps the air to circulate around the chicken to promote even doneness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also take the chicken off the bone and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Thaw the chicken and use on salads or in casseroles such as buffalo chicken casserole or ranch chicken casserole.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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