baked chicken thighs
Baked chicken thighs seasoned with a crispy skin and juicy interior, easy and perfect every time.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 3.5 - 4 lbs
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon zest from 1 large lemon, remainder cut into wedges for serving
- 5 cloves garlic minced, or 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tsp Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 2 tsp paprika
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Position oven rack one level above center and preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a rimmed 18x13 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire cooling rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and add to the bowl with the oil mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place chicken thighs skin side down on the rack, season with salt and pepper, then turn skin side up and season again. Leave space between thighs for even heat circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until skin is browned and internal temperature reaches 175°F. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for crispier skin.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges for spritzing and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner with crispy skin and juicy chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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