Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
Easy baked chicken thighs use a few basic seasonings and are ready in just 30 minutes for a delicious main course that’s so juicy and flavorful!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up and set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Drizzle both sides with olive oil, then season with poultry seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs on baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. If you are using bone-in, you’ll need to increase the baking time to ensure they cook through all the way.
The serving size is about 2 chicken thighs per person, so try and get a pack of 8. You can adjust the seasonings, if needed, depending on how many you make.
Poultry seasoning is a great mix of herbs that adds a TON of flavor. You can buy it in the spice aisle and it typically contains thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper and nutmeg.
Or, if you don’t have any or want to buy any, use a blend of sage, thyme and rosemary.
Lining the baking sheet with aluminum foil makes clean-up a breeze. (Parchment paper works OK, but the juices from the chicken can get underneath it and then you're cleaning the pan anyway.)
Pro tip: Drizzle any accumulated juices from the baking pan over the chicken when serving. Yum!
These are delicious on their own, but you could serve them with a dipping sauce if you'd like. BBQ sauce, honey mustard, a pesto sauce or Ranch would all be good.
Leftover baked chicken thighs will keep, once cooled, in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Slice them, reheat if desired, and use for sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls and more later in the week.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 698mg
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