Description
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal. This recipe features juicy, seasoned chicken thighs that are baked to perfection, making them ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (6–8 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil and spices to form a paste.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the seasoning mixture thoroughly.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the baking sheet and dot with butter. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Baste with pan juices and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about an additional 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg