Description
Juicy and flavorful baked chicken thighs that are easy to make and perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and optional chili powder in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish, drizzling the olive oil mixture over the top.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in the baking dish.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let the chicken thighs rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a quicker dinner, marinate the chicken thighs the night before. Remember not to skip the drying step for crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg