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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Weeknight)

Three perfectly seasoned Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with golden-brown, spiced skin resting in a white serving dish.
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A simple recipe for making juicy, crispy skin baked chicken thighs in under an hour, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (7–8 thighs)
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
  2. Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging. Trim off any excess skin if you prefer. Pat the thighs very dry using paper towels and place them in the prepared baking pan.
  3. Combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and Italian Seasoning in a small bowl. Stir the mix together.
  4. Drizzle the tops of the chicken thighs with the extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the thighs.
  5. Use your hands to rub the oil and seasonings over the fronts and backs of all the thighs.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature between 180 and 190 degrees.
  7. If you want crispier skin, briefly place the pan under the broiler.
  8. Let the chicken thighs rest for 10 minutes before you serve them.

Notes

  • You can use your preferred seasoning mix, or just salt and pepper works well too.
  • You can make Gluten Free Gravy using the pan drippings after cooking.

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