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Close-up of three perfectly cooked, glazed chicken thighs resting in a savory pan sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

The Only Chicken Thigh Recipes Recipe You’ll Need

This recipe provides instructions for preparing simple, flavorful chicken thighs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp up.
  3. Rub the chicken thighs all over with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in an oven-safe skillet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSodium: 500mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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