Flavorful spiced and crispy chicken skin with tender and juicy meat inside baked to golden brown perfection. These Oven-baked Chicken Thighs recipe is as easy and straightforward as it gets. An oil-free, simple chicken recipe that your whole family will enjoy!
Servings: 5
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
5chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
2teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (convection setting if possible).
Dry chicken thighs with paper towels really well to remove all the excess moisture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Rub the spice mix all over each thigh.
Lay the chicken thighs on the parchment paper, leaving space between the pieces.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Once the thighs are fully cooked, you can uses their juices to baste each piece
Notes
Do not use baking soda in place of baking powder - it will not turn out the same.
If you have a baking stone, this will work especially well, no parchment paper needed.