Description
These crispy baked chicken thighs are seasoned perfectly and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (bone in and skin on) (about 6 thighs)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This will ensure the thighs get nice and crispy!
- Melt the butter in a small dish and whisk in the spices, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Coat each thigh in the seasoning mixture and use your hands to rub it in. The butter may start to harden on the cold chicken, so try to work quickly.
- Place each chicken thigh on the wire rack.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit. You can broil for a few minutes at the end to get the skin extra crispy, but I find it gets plenty crispy without this.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with rice, veggies etc!
Notes
- Make sure to work quickly with the butter to ensure even coverage.
- Adjust the spice quantities based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg