baked chicken thighs
Baked Chicken Thighs are perfectly seasoned with a crisp skin and juicy interior. This easy recipe guarantees deliciously tender chicken every time!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 3.5 - 4 lbs
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon zest zest of 1 large lemon, wedges reserved for serving
- 5 cloves garlic minced or substitute 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tsp Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 2 tsp paprika
- to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Position oven rack one level above center and preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with an oven-safe wire cooling rack. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and toss them in the oil mixture to coat evenly.
- Place chicken thighs skin side down on the rack and season with salt and pepper. Then flip skin side up and season again. Make sure to leave space between each thigh for even cooking.
- Bake until skin is browned and chicken reaches 175°F in the thickest part, about 35 to 45 minutes. For crispier skin, broil for the last 1-2 minutes while watching closely.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges for spritzing. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
This recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a crisp skin. Great served with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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