Description
Classic Baked Chicken Thighs bring juicy, golden-brown perfection to your dinner table. Crispy skin and tender meat promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 400F (200C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Thoroughly eliminate excess moisture from chicken thighs using clean paper towels to ensure crisp skin development.
- Craft a flavor-packed seasoning blend combining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary in a mixing vessel.
- Massage olive oil across the entire surface of chicken thighs, creating a smooth foundation for the spice mixture.
- Distribute the aromatic spice blend uniformly over the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange chicken thighs on a baking sheet, strategically positioning lemon slices around the protein to infuse subtle citrus notes.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 165F (74C) and the skin transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the finished chicken thighs moments before serving.
Notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring crispy skin and tender meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and skin crisp up beautifully during baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on thigh size; smaller thighs might need 25-30 minutes, while larger cuts could require 40-45 minutes.
- Create gluten-free and low-carb version by ensuring all spices are pure and free from anti-caking agents.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg