5 from 72 votes
Baked Chicken Thighs
This recipe delivers baked bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and spices for a balance of bright acidity and savory flavor. Roasting at 400°F produces evenly cooked meat with browned, crisp skin. The marinade includes garlic, paprika, oregano, and pepper, enhancing the chicken's natural richness while parsley adds fresh color at serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika I prefer to use smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- lemon wedges for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken the bowl; toss to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken thighs on the pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
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Notes
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are recommended for juicier meat and crispy skin; boneless thighs can be used but need less cooking time.
- For extra flavor, reserve some marinade before adding chicken to drizzle over finished thighs.
- To achieve crispier skin, broil the chicken thighs for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
693mg
(29%)
Potassium
314mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 693mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.