Servings
Font
Back
0 from 27 votes

Baked Chicken Thighs, Basic Recipe

Perfectly oven-roasted chicken thighs, a basic recipe for baking chicken thighs in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 618 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Turn the chicken pieces skin-side up and generously sprinkle the skin with the spices as well.
  5. 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

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

% 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.