Ingredients
– 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, approximately 170 grams (6 ounces) each
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– ½ teaspoon paprika (or ¼ teaspoon each sweet paprika and smoked paprika)
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ¾ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves (or dried rosemary or basil)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C): Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
2-Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel: to remove moisture.
3-Drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and rub the seasoning blend, including ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, evenly into the skin.
4-Arrange the thighs skin side up on the rack.
5-Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6-For extra crispy skin, broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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🔥 Cooking at 425°F helps achieve crispy skin texture.
🍳 Using a rack allows fat to drip away; if unavailable, bake directly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
⏲️ Adjust baking time based on thigh size; 170-gram thighs require 35-40 minutes.
🌿 Seasonings can be substituted with your preferred chicken seasoning blend; taste first to avoid oversalting.
👀 Broil carefully to avoid burning; monitor closely during broiling.
❄️ Cooked chicken thighs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 4 months.
🥗 Leftovers are great cold or reheated, perfect for salads, sandwiches, or other dishes.
🍋 Consider brushing BBQ sauce on the thighs in the last 15 minutes or adding lemon zest and dill for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0.02 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg