Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs, seasoned to perfection and baked until crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for your spice rub.
- Generously coat the chicken thighs with the spice mixture to maximize flavor.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the chicken thighs on it.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg