Description
Succulent baked chicken thighs seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt. Wait 2 minutes, then add remaining spices: black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack in the center position.
- Brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange chicken thighs on the sheet, ensuring there’s space between each piece.
- Drizzle the remaining oil over the thighs.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Flip the thighs and bake for an additional 14 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 175°F (80°C) at the thickest part.
- Tent the chicken with aluminum foil and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy in doneness. Patting the chicken dry helps crispen the skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg