High Protein Baked Chicken Thighs
These baked chicken thighs come out perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside. A simple weeknight dinner that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 8 Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs (about 3 lb)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and rub the spice mixture generously all over each piece, making sure to get under the skin as well.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet or in a large oven-safe skillet. Leave space between each piece so the heat circulates evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 185 degrees F. The higher temperature gives you the juiciest, most tender thigh meat.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 18g
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