Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. With their crispy skin and juicy meat, this dish promises a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, these chicken thighs are easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder and smoked paprika; sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over each thigh, rubbing it in for even coverage.
- Arrange thighs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and roast for 35-40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is crispy.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 3.5 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in your favorite citrus-based marinade. Feel free to customize seasoning blends based on your preferences; honey can be added for a touch of sweetness.