Baked Chicken Thighs, Basic Recipe
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4.7
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Thighs, Basic Recipe
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Perfectly oven-roasted chicken thighs, a basic recipe for baking chicken thighs in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, Note 1
- 2 tablespoons oil olive or vegetable oil
- sweet paprika powder Note 2
- fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil.
- Coat with oil: Dry the thighs with a paper towel. Place them in a large bowl, pour the oil over them, and massage the chicken with your hands until everything is coated in oil.8 chicken thighs + 2 tablespoons oil
- Spices: Sprinkle the thighs with the spices and rub them well all over. Alternatively, place them directly on the tray skin-side down, and generously sprinkle the underside with salt, pepper, and paprika (or use other spices you like). Turn the pieces skin-side up and generously sprinkle the skin with the spices as well.sweet paprika powder + fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Turn the chicken pieces skin-side up and generously sprinkle the skin with the spices as well.
- Bake for 40 minutes to one hour or until the juices run clear and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks instead of only thighs.
- Seasoning: Use anything you like, not just salt, pepper, and paprika. For instance: chicken seasoning or dry rub, all-purpose seasoning, Cajun or Italian seasoning, ras-el hanout, curry powder, or a mix of spices you have in your cupboard (garlic/onion powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc.)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2thighs
Calories
618kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
31g
Cholesterol
333mg
(111%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2thighs | |
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31g | 182% |
| Cholesterol | 333mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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