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
6 servings
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
Baked Chicken Thighs involves seasoning skin-on, bone-in thighs with a blend containing paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil. The chicken is drizzled with olive oil and rubbed to coat evenly.
The thighs are placed on a rack over foil in a baking pan and roasted at 425°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This dry-heat method ensures the skin crisps up while the inside remains juicy and tender. Optionally, broiling the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes after baking crisps the skin further.
This recipe adapts to chicken thighs of different sizes, with cooking time adjusted accordingly. The seasoning combination is straightforward but effective at enhancing the natural flavor of the chicken.
Cooked thighs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for several months, making it suitable for meal prep and leftovers.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs approximately 6 ounces each, bone-in, skin-on
- 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 thyme or dried rosemary or basil, dried leaves
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.
Notes
- You can substitute the seasoning blend with a premade chicken seasoning, adjusting salt to taste as brands vary in salt content.
- Adjust baking time if chicken thighs are larger than 6 ounces to ensure proper doneness.
- Store leftover cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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