Simple Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Follow these steps to bake bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs until the skin is crisp and the meat remains juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to create the rub.
- Rub the olive oil over the entire surface of the chicken thighs.
- Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the chicken, focusing on coating the skin well.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Do not let the chicken touch the pan directly.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can place the chicken in the refrigerator uncovered for one hour before seasoning and baking.
- If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the rub with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
- Serve these thighs over rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100