Name: Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 4 bone in chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Baked Chicken Thighs

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Instructions

First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine all spices. Rub spices on both sides of chicken thighs.

Place chicken thighs in greased baking pan. Drizzle olive oil on top of chicken.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.

Finally, remove from oven. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Crispy Skin 🍗
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before seasoning—moisture is the enemy of crispy skin, so remove all surface liquid for maximum crispness.
Season Generously and Early 🧂
Apply your sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper at least 30 minutes before baking to allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat and enhance flavor throughout.
Use High Heat for Skin Rendering 🔥
Bake at 425-450°F on a preheated baking sheet to render the fat and crisp the skin in 25-30 minutes, then finish at a lower temperature if needed for even cooking.
Arrange Skin-Side Up Always 👆
Position thighs skin-side up on the rack so heat circulates underneath and the skin gets direct oven heat for optimal crispiness without flipping.
Check Internal Temperature 🌡️
Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding bone) and cook until it reaches 165°F for perfectly juicy, safe-to-eat chicken every time.