Description
Learn how to make chicken thighs that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe provides a simple method for perfect chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken thighs.
- Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin-side up. Make sure they have some space between them for even cooking.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can add other seasonings like onion powder or dried herbs to the spice mix.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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