Description
Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs that are easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry helps achieve a crispy skin. Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg