5 from 12 votes
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs are prepared by seasoning chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them at 400°F (200°C) for an hour. This method produces a juicy interior with crispy skin. The seasoning is rubbed thoroughly over the meat, not just on top, ensuring even flavor throughout. The result is a savory, well-seasoned chicken with a balanced texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
chicken thighs
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper see Notes, ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius.
- Place chicken thighs into a baking dish next to each other.
- Pat dry chicken thighs with a clean kitchen towel if they are moist.
- Sprinkle olive oil over the chicken.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the meat too.
- Rub oil and seasoning in the meat with your hands. Not just the top surface but all over the chicken thigh.
- Roast chicken at 400° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius for 60 minutes or until crispy baked on the outside. The meat should remain juicy on the inside.
- Serve up hot with a side dish of your choice.
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Notes
- Mix various ground pepper types, including black, pink, and white, for a subtle contrast in color and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
232mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 chicken thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.