Description
Roasted chicken thighs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering juicy, tender meat enveloped in crispy skin that’s bursting with flavor. This simple yet impressive dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the inviting aroma of garlic and paprika wafting through your kitchen as these roasted thighs become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, coat the chicken thighs with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange the seasoned thighs skin-side up in the baking dish, leaving space between them.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in your favorite spices for a few hours before roasting. - Swap herbs like thyme or rosemary based on your taste preferences.