Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for juicy oven-baked chicken thighs that are perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon (optional for zest)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Gather your chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to swap out olive oil for other oils or substitute chicken thighs for breasts. Adding red pepper flakes can increase the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg