Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs with crispy skin that your whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter Optional, use it for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place it in the oven as it heats up.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to form a paste-like mixture.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the seasoning paste. Toss to coat each thigh evenly, ensuring the seasoning is rubbed into the meat.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken on the hot baking sheet. If using butter, dot it on top of the thighs.
Baking
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. After this time, baste with the juices from the pan and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, baste the chicken again, and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 5 to 15 minutes more.
- For extra crispiness, finish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking.
- Adjust baking time based on chicken size, and consider making extra for leftovers to use in salads and sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 580mg
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