Description
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs have a 5 minute prep time and are baked to a crispy and juicy perfection!
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons oil- avocado or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sugar together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- With a paper towel pat excess water from the chicken thighs.
- Gently pull back skin on thighs, not completely removing, to exposes meat. Brush chicken with oil.
- Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of prepared seasoning blend on exposed meat, turn thighs over and sprinkle underside with another ¼ teaspoon of seasoning. Turn thighs back over, pull skin back into place to cover thighs, brush skin with oil and top with another ¼ teaspoon of seasoning blend.
- Place thighs in a 9x 13 baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet, bake for 35- 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Notes
Storage: You can store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container for up to 6 days in the fridge.
Do not allow the chicken thighs to sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours for food safety.
Freezing: Remove the bones from the chicken and shred the chicken to store in a zippered freezer bag or freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
