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baked chicken thighs

Juicy baked chicken thighs with crispy skin, seasoned to perfection, served hot for a satisfying main dish.
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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
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Position oven rack one level above center and preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  4. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the oil mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange chicken thighs on the prepared rack, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper, then flip skin side up and season again.
  6. Bake until skin is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F, about 35-45 minutes. Optionally broil for an extra minute for crispier skin.
  7. Serve warm with lemon wedges, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this simple and flavorful baked chicken thighs recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.