Oven Baked Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinner
This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the mixture.
- Place the thighs on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before serving for better juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg