Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for baked chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add other herbs and spices like rosemary, thyme, or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- For crispier skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
