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Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs are easy to make and the most delicious oven-baked chicken thighs ever! They're coated in pantry-staple spices and baked until crispy on the outside and unbelievably juicy inside. With a few simple tips, this baked chicken thighs recipe turns out perfect every single time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you're not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes)
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
- Note 1: If you leave the skin on the chicken while it's cooking, it will stay the juiciest. If you'd rather not eat the skin, simply sprinkle the spices under the skin. That way, when you remove the skin after baking, the chicken will still be spiced.
- Note 2: If you have a seasoning blend in your pantry that you'd like to use, you can use that instead of the spices listed. You'll need about 4 tablespoons. If the blend you use doesn't have salt, add a teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Note 3: Chicken thighs can vary widely in size, which means that the time it takes to cook them also varies. If the thighs you're cooking are very small, check them after 30 minutes. If they're very big, they may need 45 minutes to fully cook. Chicken thighs are pretty forgiving, so if they stay in your oven for an extra few minutes, chances are they'll still be juicy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 chicken thighs
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
194mg
(65%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Potassium
534mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 chicken thighs | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.