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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion, paprika, Italian herbs, and parsley, baked to juicy perfection with a touch of butter for richness.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs (6–8 pieces, patted dry)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (diced)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet or large rimmed pan with aluminum foil and place it inside the oven as it heats to get the pan hot for the chicken.
  2. Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until a paste forms.
  3. Season Chicken: Add the chicken thighs into the bowl with the seasoning paste. If all the chicken doesn’t fit, work in batches. Toss the thighs well to coat them thoroughly with the seasoning mixture, then remove each piece individually and rub the seasoning firmly into the skin.
  4. Bake: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on it. Dot the tops of the thighs with the diced butter. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Baste and Continue Baking: Remove the pan carefully, baste the chicken with the juices collected in the pan, then return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, baste the chicken again, and then bake for a final 5 to 15 minutes more until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a crispier skin.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
  • Adjust seasoning quantities to taste, especially salt and pepper.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after baking for juicier results.

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