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Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Thighs

These baked chicken thighs are so tender, juicy and flavorful! The chicken is melt in your mouth tender while the skin is crispy. This quick and easy recipe is great for family dinners, holidays, meal prep and leftovers!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine all spices. Rub spices on both sides of chicken thighs.
  3. Place chicken thighs in greased baking pan. Drizzle olive oil on top of chicken.
  4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
  5. Finally, remove from oven. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If using boneless, skinless thighs, bake for only 25 to 30 minutes.
  • For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for 1 to 3 minutes at the end.
  • Feel free to adjust amounts of seasonings.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 114IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 403mg 17%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 114IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.