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Delicious baked chicken thighs seasoned and ready to serve

Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy, juicy chicken thighs baked to perfection with simple seasonings and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves can swap in rosemary or basil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken skin completely dry with a paper towel.
  3. Drizzle the chicken thighs with olive oil and season generously with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Rub it all in.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Turn on the broiler to high and broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp the skin if needed.
  3. Let them rest for a good 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t crowd the pan; give each piece space for air circulation. For a flavor twist, try marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce or teriyaki.