Description
This recipe for Baked Chicken Thighs delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with a crispy skin, seasoned with garlic, paprika, and fresh rosemary. Perfectly baked in the oven, these chicken thighs are easy to prepare and make a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs
- 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a hot environment for crispy, well-cooked chicken thighs.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, rubbing it evenly to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh rosemary. Generously sprinkle this seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well seasoned.
- Bake: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), indicating the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat for optimal tenderness and flavor.
Notes
- For even crispier skin, you can broil the chicken thighs for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- This recipe works well with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; boneless or skinless thighs may require adjustment in cooking time.
- Feel free to substitute fresh rosemary with dried rosemary if fresh is unavailable, using about one-third of the amount.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
