15 October, 2022

Chicken Thighs – Baked

Name: Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 6 Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on ); 1/3 cup Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/2 tsp. Lemon Zest; 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt; 1 tsp. Pepper; 2 tsp. Garlic (minced ); 1 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Smoked Hungarian Paprika; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped); Lemon Wedges ( for garnish); Cooking Spray

Posted in : Chicken on October 15, 2022 by : MikeZ

Baked Chicken Thighs

Coated in olive oil, garlic and herbs, and oven-roasted, these Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and golden brown.

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken, Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Marinate 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings 6

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Large Mixing Bowl

INGREDIENTS

6 Chicken Thighs - bone-in, skin-on
⅓ cup Olive Oil
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
½ tsp. Lemon Zest
1 ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
2 tsp. Garlic - minced
1 ½ tsp. Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Smoked Hungarian Paprika
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley - Chopped
Lemon Wedges - for garnish
Cooking Spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken thighs on the pan in a single layer.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through. (165° F. Internal Temp.)
Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.