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How to Cook Frozen Chicken Thighs
Learn how to cook frozen chicken thighs in the oven. It's safe, easy, and delicious. And it will save you a lot of time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 648 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika sweet or hot to taste (Note 1)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Let the meat stand on the counter while you preheat the oven.
- Mix oil and spices in a small bowl.
- Rub: Place chicken parts on the tray. Pour the spice mixture over them and rub them well with the hands until completely coated. Arrange in a single layer and skin side up on the tray.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through. Make sure to check; there is no red or pink allowed. The best way to check is with a digital meat thermometer; the internal temperature of the chicken should be 74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
- Other spices or spice mixtures can be used instead.
- Allow 50% more cooking time when cooking frozen chicken. Always check that the meat is cooked through
Nutrition Information
Serving
2thighs
Calories
648kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
34g
Cholesterol
333mg
(111%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2thighs | |
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 333mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.