Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the olive oil and spices. Use your hands to coat the chicken.

3. 3

   Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. If there's some residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on the chicken pieces.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered without turning until the thighs are cooked through, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the largest thigh reaches at least 165°F. In my oven, this takes about 30 minutes, but if your chicken thighs are small or your oven runs hot, they might be ready faster. Please see the Notes section below for more timing tips.

5. 5

   Turn briefly to coat in the pan juices, then serve.