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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This recipe for Oven Baked Chicken Thighs delivers crispy, flavorful chicken with a fragrant blend of spices. The chicken is seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, Italian seasoning, and parsley, then baked in a hot oven to lock in juices and flavor. Perfectly tender and juicy with a crisp skin, these chicken thighs make a simple yet satisfying main dish for any dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs (6-8 pieces, patted dry)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (diced)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet or large rimmed pan with foil. Place the foil-lined pan in the oven while it preheats to get it hot; this ensures a nice sear when you add the chicken.
  2. Make the Seasoning Paste: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground paprika, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir them together until a thick paste forms.
  3. Season the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, working in batches if needed, and toss them well to coat with the seasoning paste. Remove each piece individually, making sure to rub the seasoning thoroughly into the skin for maximum flavor.
  4. Bake the Chicken: Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven and place the chicken thighs on it. Dot the tops of the chicken pieces with the diced butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  5. Baste and Continue Baking: Remove the pan and baste the chicken with the juices accumulated at the bottom. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes. Baste one more time, then bake for an additional 5-15 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve crispier skin.
  • Using a hot baking sheet ensures the chicken skin starts crisping immediately upon baking.
  • Internal temperature should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Adjust baking time depending on the size and thickness of chicken thighs.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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