Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for oven-baked boneless skinless chicken thighs, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. This dish is tender, juicy, and seasoned with everyday pantry spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Place chicken thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For crispier edges, ensure chicken thighs are well-spaced on the baking sheet.
- Chicken thighs can be seasoned with various spice blends for different flavor profiles.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prepping and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A