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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

This recipe for oven-baked chicken thighs is easy to make and results in juicy, flavorful chicken. It's a healthy option suitable for family dinners and is keto/low-carb friendly. Bone-in, skin-on thighs are preferred for best results, but boneless, skinless thighs can be used with adjustments to cooking time and the addition of butter to prevent dryness. The recipe involves creating a seasoning paste with olive oil and various spices, coating the chicken thighs, and baking them in a foil-lined pan. Basting with pan juices during baking enhances flavor and juiciness. The chicken is baked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Serving suggestions include starchy sides like roasted potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable sides such as sautéed green beans or zucchini, and salads with homemade dressings.
Dinner
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 6

Tags

chicken
chicken thighs
easy dinner
dinner ideas
easy recipes
lowcarb
keto
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Ingredients

General

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place in the oven as it heats up. Combine olive oil and all seasoning in a large bowl until a paste forms. Place chicken thighs in bowl with seasoning and toss to coat. Remove each thigh, rubbing the seasoning into the skin.

  2. Step 2

    Place chicken thighs on heated pan; dot with butter. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and baste chicken with pan juices. Return to the oven and bake for 10 more minutes, then baste again. Finish baking for 5-15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.

Additional Notes

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are recommended, but boneless, skinless thighs can be used. Adjust baking time for boneless, skinless thighs to approximately 25 minutes. Butter can be added to prevent dryness. Rub seasoning paste well into chicken thighs. If you prefer not to touch raw chicken, or if seasoning washes away, combine ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon ground paprika and pepper to taste. Sprinkle evenly over chicken after the second basting. Use a rimmed pan to catch juices. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer before removing from oven.