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baked chicken thighs

Juicy baked chicken thighs seasoned with herbs and spices, featuring crispy skin for a flavorful 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 piece bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 5 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Position oven rack one level above center. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire 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. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in bowl with oil mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer thighs to the rack on baking sheet, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper. Turn skin side up, season again, and leave space between pieces.
  6. Bake until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 175°F, about 35-45 minutes. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  7. Serve warm with lemon wedges for squeezing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with herbs overnight.