# Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

> The most amazing oven baked chicken thighs! These chicken thighs come out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender and juicy on the inside. Baked chicken thighs are so easy to make with only a few ingredients and one pan!

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Servings:** 2
**Calories:** 410 kcal

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## Ingredients

- 0.75 pounds chicken thighs (about 6-8)
- 0.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 0.75 pounds chicken thighs (about 6-8)

### 🧂 Oils & Spices
- [ ] Olive oil (need 0.5 Tbsp.)
- [ ] Salt (need 0.5 tsp.)
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 0.5 tsp.)
- [ ] Onion powder (need 0.5 tsp.)
- [ ] Italian seasoning (need 0.5 tsp.)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 0.25 tsp.)
- [ ] Paprika (need 0.25 tsp.)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and set aside.

2. **Prep chicken.** Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the chicken thighs on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil rubbing the oil into the chicken to coat.

3. **Season chicken.** In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken evenly.

4. **Bake.** Bake chicken in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes.*

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## Nutrition

**Per serving:**
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 166mg
- Sodium: 713mg
- Potassium: 374mg
- Vitamin A: 265 IU
- Vitamin C: 0.1mg
- Calcium: 24mg
- Iron: 1.4mg

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## Serving Ideas

- Serve with roasted vegetables
- Pair with rice or quinoa
- Add to salads for a protein boost
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans

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## Notes

- **Author:** Nichole
- **Course:** Main Course
- **Cuisine:** American
- **Rating:** 5 stars
- Baking time may vary depending on the size of your chicken thighs
- For extra crispy skin, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving