Baked Chicken Thighs
Try these easy baked chicken thighs for dinner tonight. They're juicy, flavorful, and simple to make! Get the recipe and cooking tips now.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular, your call
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme if you’re feeling fancy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Give it a few minutes to get nice and hot—patience here pays off.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Wet skin won’t crisp up, so don’t skip this!
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Stir it up like you’re a spice DJ.
- Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil. Get them coated evenly—it’s like a mini massage for your dinner.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over both sides of the thighs. Don’t be shy; make sure every inch gets some love.
- Place the thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet. If you’re using parchment or foil, lay that down first for less mess.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. The skin should be golden and crispy, and the internal temperature should hit 165°F if you’ve got a meat thermometer handy.
- Pull them out and let them rest for 5 minutes. This keeps the juices locked in—no one likes dry chicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy