Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Enjoy crispy skin and juicy meat with these easy-to-make baked chicken thighs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon or chopped parsley to finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or use a rimmed baking tray.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Rub with oil, then sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Place thighs skin-side up on the tray with space between pieces.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer for best results. Pat skin dry and use oil to help browning. For crisper skin, consider broiling for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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