Oven Baked Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinner
Deliciously juicy oven baked chicken thighs that are perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg