Baked Chicken Thighs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 pounds skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (8 bone-in thighs, see note below about boneless)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Set out a 13x9-inch or similar baking dish or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings until well combined.

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.

Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken, rubbing it on both sides of the chicken thighs. Try to rub some of the rub underneath the skin as well as on top of the skin for the most flavorful chicken. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven (uncovered), without moving or turning, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reaches at least 165° F. This will take about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs.

If desired, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes to get the skin extra crispy. Be sure to use a broiler-safe baking dish/pan and do not put parchment paper under the broiler.

Nutrition

• Calories: 355 kcal
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 142 mg
• Sodium: 403 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 24 g