Description
This easy baked chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, tender chicken with a crispy skin that’s seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 24
Keywords: chicken recipes, easy baked chicken, weeknight dinner, crispy chicken thighs