Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a family dinner. The chicken thighs are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and baked to crispy perfection. A simple and satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, about 6-8 thighs
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a metal, oven-safe cooling rack on top. Set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne.
- Coat Chicken: In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with the spice mixture until well coated.
- Bake Chicken: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Crisp the Skin (Optional): For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy your crispy baked chicken thighs!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
