Easy Oven Baked Thighs

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 36

Total Time: 55

Follow this easy chicken thighs in oven recipe for juicy meat and perfectly crispy skin every time.

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Ingredients

6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 4 cloves grated or minced
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika, optional
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prep

Preheat the oven to 425F and position the rack in the middle.
Remove excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place them in a 9x13 baking dish.*
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder (or cloves), Italian seasoning, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
Season the chicken thighs with the mix, over the skin and under the skin for extra flavor.

Bake

Bake them in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175F. For extra-crispy skin, turn the oven to BROIL and let them crisp for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the chicken thighs from the oven, drizzle some of the drippings at the bottom, and serve.

Notes

Baking chicken thighs on a sheet pan allows for better air circulation, which helps the skin crisp. A 9×13 dish keeps the chicken closer together, and the juices collect at the bottom, making the chicken a bit juicier but slightly less crispy.

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