Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned, juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic, lemon, and herbs until golden and tender.

⏱ 45 minServes 4American

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, halved

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F and pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. 2In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika.
  3. 3Rub chicken thighs with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over all sides.
  4. 4Arrange chicken skin-side up in a baking dish, scatter minced garlic around them, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  5. 5Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. 6Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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