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Baked Chicken Thighs
Baked chicken thighs are an easy-to-make meal with crispy skin and tender meat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs approximately 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Seasoning*
- ½ teaspoon paprika or ¼ teaspoon each sweet paprika and smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or dried rosemary or basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
- Dab the chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season generously with the seasoning, salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning and oil into the chicken skin.
- Place the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Turn the broiler on high and broil the skin for 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.
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Notes
- Seasoning: Replace the chicken seasoning with 2 to 3 teaspoons of premade chicken seasoning blend. My personal favorite is Hey Grill Hey Chicken Seasoning. Note that salt levels can vary by brand, so taste some of the seasoning to ensure it has enough salt. If needed, add additional salt to the chicken.
- Baking time: Chicken thighs can vary in size from 5 to 10 oz, the cooking time is for 6oz chicken thighs. If the thighs are larger, they may need extra time.
- Leftovers: Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Cooked and cooled chicken thighs can be frozen for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.