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Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

PERFECT baked chicken thighs that are juicy, with crispy skin and the most delicious spice rub. Find out the best way to bake them!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Spice rub

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place a 9x13 inch metal baking dish in the oven while it pre-heats.
  • Blot chicken thighs to remove any extra liquid. Poke skin all over with a paring knife. Brush with olive oil on both sides.
  • Stir together the spice rub, and rub generously all over the chicken thighs.
  • Using oven mitts, remove the baking dish from the oven, and arrange the chicken, skin side down, in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes. Flip skin side up and turn oven to broil Broil for another 3-6 minutes, until skin is crispy. Keep an eye so it doesn't burn.
  • Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg