Baked Chicken Thighs

Name: Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs — 4, bone-in skin-on; Garlic — 1 tsp garlic powder; Olive Oil — 2 tbsp; Paprika — 1 tsp; Salt — 1 tsp

Crispy-skinned, juicy baked chicken thighs. More forgiving than breast and more flavourful.

gluten-free high-protein

🔥 Calories per serving: 380

🍽️ Serves: 4

⏱️ Prep: 8 min

🍳 Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs	4, bone-in skin-on
Garlic	1 tsp garlic powder
Olive Oil	2 tbsp
Paprika	1 tsp
Salt	1 tsp

Instructions

Take chicken thighs out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking — cold chicken straight into a hot oven cooks unevenly.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels — this is the single most important step for crispy skin.
Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub all over the chicken, getting under the skin if possible.
Place skin-side up on a sheet pan with space between each piece.
Roast 35–40 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crackling, and internal temperature reads 165°F.
Don't cover or tent them — steam will ruin the crispy skin.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.