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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

Discover the secret to perfectly juicy and flavorful Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs every time with this easy and foolproof recipe
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • optional Paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian herbs, yogurt, cumin, coriander For additional seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 425°F for crispier results).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. Season the thighs liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Optionally, add any additional spices or marinades for flavor.
  5. Place the seasoned thighs on a baking sheet, skin-side up if using skin-on.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven: about 20-25 minutes for boneless, skinless thighs or 30-35 minutes for bone-in, skin-on thighs.
  7. Check the internal temperature; thighs are done when they reach 165°F (preferably 175°F for tenderness).
  8. Let the thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chicken thighs are more forgiving than chicken breasts and often turn out juicier.
Feel free to customize the seasoning based on your preferences; these thighs work well with various global flavors.
For an impressive finish, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking to achieve perfect crispiness on skin-on thigh variants.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days and are great cold or reheated.
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