Description
Juicy oven baked chicken thighs with crispy skin and simple seasoning. Easy, reliable, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking dish.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry and place skin side up.
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Mix seasonings and sprinkle evenly.
5. Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes.
6. Broil briefly for extra crisp skin.
7. Rest before serving.
Notes
Dry chicken well for crispy skin.
Use thermometer for doneness.
Boneless thighs cook faster.
Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 135