Description
Bone-in chicken thighs oven-roasted to perfection create a dish that is the epitome of comfort food. With crispy skin and juicy meat, this recipe brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, these easy-to-make thighs are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional): thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to form a paste.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over each thigh.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side up.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight with your favorite seasonings. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in an oven at 350°F to retain crispiness.