Easy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Dinners
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken thighs that results in juicy, flavorful dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- You can marinate the chicken in the seasoning overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Chicken Thighs, Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken, Dinner