Description
Juicy and flavorful baked chicken thighs, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.
- Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and let them sit for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining spices evenly over both sides.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F with the rack in the center position.
- Brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the thighs.
- Bake in the oven for 18 minutes.
- Carefully flip the thighs and bake for an additional 14 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 175°F at the thickest part.
- Once done, tent with foil and let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can serve this chicken with a variety of sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg