Description
Savor the juicy goodness of these baked boneless skinless chicken thighs, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each thigh evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in the baking dish without overcrowding.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (about 100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in your favorite sauce before baking. - You can use frozen chicken thighs; just add about 10 additional minutes to the cooking time. - These thighs pair wonderfully with roasted vegetables or over a bed of rice.