Description
This classic baked chicken thighs recipe delivers juicy, tender meat with irresistibly crispy skin. Seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and thyme, these chicken thighs are easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the skin will crisp up nicely during baking.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil evenly over each piece to help the seasoning adhere and to promote crispy skin.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the seasoning blend.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, rubbing it thoroughly into the skin to coat each piece with flavor.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.
Notes
- For extra-crispy skin, place the chicken under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Add fresh lemon wedges and herbs such as rosemary or parsley as garnish to enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
