Description
Delicious and crispy baked chicken thighs seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (or oil spray)
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and center the oven rack.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Place the thighs in an oven-safe dish or baking sheet, skin side up.
- Brush olive oil over the skin. Generously season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle garlic powder and paprika evenly on top.
- If you have time, let the chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking to let flavors meld and promote even cooking. Otherwise, skip to the next step.
- Bake the chicken thighs uncovered for 30–45 minutes, depending on their size. They’re fully cooked at 165°F, but baking them a little longer helps the fat render and the skin crisp.
- You can also broil them for a few minutes to speed up crisping, watching closely because the skin browns quickly.
- Transfer the cooked thighs to a loosely covered plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Cool leftovers completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the chicken is fully dry before applying oil and seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning quantities based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg