Description
These crispy roasted chicken thighs offer an easy yet flavorful option for dinner. With perfectly seasoned skin and tender meat, it’s a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken thigh generously with the seasoning blend.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on the sheet, leaving space between each. Roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature chicken for even cooking.
You can substitute chicken legs or breasts, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
Consider marinating the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg