Oven Baked Chicken Thighs: Juicy and Easy Comfort Food Delight
Learn how to create juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs that make for a perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the thighs in a baking dish, skin side up.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg