Description
A guide to achieving perfectly crispy and juicy main courses for your dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 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 is crucial for crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish or on a baking sheet.
- 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.
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated before placing the chicken inside.
- Using bone-in, skin-on thighs provides the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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