Description
Juicy, flavorful oven baked chicken thighs ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep, with crispy skin and tender meat every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Rub chicken all over with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and thyme.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix generously over chicken thighs, rubbing it under the skin and all around.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Leave space between pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 175°F (80°C).
- Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin, if desired. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken thighs very dry for the crispiest skin. For extra flavor, rub seasoning under the skin. Broil at the end for extra crispiness, but watch closely to avoid burning. If using boneless thighs, reduce baking time by 5-7 minutes. Let chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 5-6 oz cooked)
- Calories: 310
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 23
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