Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
A simple and flavorful baked chicken thighs recipe that brings comfort and nostalgia to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over each chicken thigh.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish with some space between them.
- Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 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 baking time. Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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