Baked Chicken Thighs
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe starts by patting chicken thighs dry and coating them with olive oil, which helps the seasoning adhere and promotes browning. The spice rub blends savory, smoky, and mildly spicy elements to complement the natural richness of the chicken thighs. Baking at 400°F for 35-45 minutes ensures the skin crisps while the meat inside reaches a safe temperature of 165°F.
The thighs should be arranged so the skin side is up for even roasting. After baking, letting the chicken rest allows juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist. This simple preparation highlights the flavor and texture contrast between the crisped skin and tender meat beneath.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs about 6-8, skin on, bone in
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Rub
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine all the rub ingredients. Set aside.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle thighs with olive oil, rubbing the oil into the chicken to coat.
- Sprinkle rub mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Turn the thighs over and evenly sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on top. Make sure chicken thighs are skin-side up.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from oven let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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