Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are an easy-to-make meal with crispy skin and tender meat.

5 min prep 35 min cook 40 min total 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.

  2. 2

    Dab the chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season generously with the seasoning, salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning and oil into the chicken skin.

  4. 4

    Place the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Turn the broiler on high and broil the skin for 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.

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