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baked chicken thighs

Juicy, crispy baked chicken thighs seasoned with herbs and spices, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Position oven rack one level above center. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire cooling rack on top. Spray with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  4. Dry chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the oil mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange chicken thighs on the wire rack, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper. Turn skin side up and season again.
  6. Bake until skin is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F (82°C), about 35 minutes. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
  7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this simple yet flavorful baked chicken thighs recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.