Description
Baked chicken thighs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering juicy meat with crispy skin in every bite. This easy recipe transforms any meal into a special occasion, perfect for both weeknight dinners and gatherings with friends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these seasoned thighs promise to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over the thighs, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Rub the seasonings into the meat.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish with space between each piece.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg