Oven Baked Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs that are 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: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg