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Plate of baked chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with a dry rub and sprinkled with chopped parsley. the rest of the baking dish of chicken in the background and a burlap napkin to the side.
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Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Quick and easy baked chicken that only requires a few basic ingredients! Mix up the dried spices to make your own spice blend or follow the instructions in the post above to marinate the chicken before baking. Serve these yummy crispy thighs with your choice of side dishes for a complete meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, chicken thighs, dinner recipe, easy baked chicken recipe, gluten free, keto dinner recipe, low-carb recipes, paleo dinner
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds bone in chicken pieces
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder*
  • 1.5 tsp onion powder*
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a casserole dish and stir together the spices. Place chicken in the casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil. Use your hands to coat the full surface of the flesh with oil. Sprinkle both sides of each piece of chicken with the spice blend.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 185 - 205 degrees F. For crispy skin, place oven on the high broil setting and move the chicken one shelf up. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until chicken skin reaches desired level of crisp.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving. This process helps distribute the juices throughout the chicken for the moistest and tenderest result. 
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

Notes

*Omit the onion powder and garlic powder for Low-FODMAP. Replace with dried oregano, cumin, or more paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Chicken Thigh | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g