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Baked Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 232
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on or boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • optional fresh herbs, lemon slices, or hot sauce

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Bring the chicken to room temperature by removing it from the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  4. Rub the oil or butter all over each piece and sprinkle the seasonings generously on both sides.
  5. Arrange the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper, spacing the pieces out for air circulation.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalProtein: 25gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste. Experiment with fresh herbs or different spice blends for variety. Baking at 400°F yields juicy meat and crispy skin; adjust cooking time slightly based on whether you use bone-in or boneless thighs. If you're short on time, you can bake the chicken from frozen; just increase the cooking time by about 50%. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator and can also be frozen for up to 3 months. For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken before baking for at least 2 hours.
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