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What Makes Perfect Chicken Thigh Recipes? Try This

Learn how to make juicy and flavorful chicken thighs with this simple recipe. Perfect for home cooks of all levels.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Broiling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs approximately 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika or ¼ teaspoon each sweet paprika and smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or dried rosemary or basil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking pan
  • Baking rack
  • Paper towel

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
  2. Dab the chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
  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. Place the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Turn the broiler on high and broil the skin for 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Seasoning: You can replace the chicken seasoning with 2 to 3 teaspoons of a premade chicken seasoning blend. Note that salt levels can vary by brand, so taste some of the seasoning to ensure it has enough salt. If needed, add additional salt to the chicken. Baking time: Chicken thighs can vary in size from 5 to 10 oz; the cooking time provided is for 6oz chicken thighs. If the thighs are larger, they may need extra time. Leftovers: Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Cooked and cooled chicken thighs can be frozen for up to 4 months.

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