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baked chicken thighs at 200 degrees on aluminum foil.
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Baked Chicken Thighs, Basic Recipe

Perfectly oven-roasted chicken thighs, a basic recipe for baking chicken thighs in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Poultry
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 618kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons oil olive or vegetable oil
  • sweet paprika powder Note 2
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil.
  • Coat with oil: Dry the thighs with a paper towel. Place them in a large bowl, pour the oil over them, and massage the chicken with your hands until everything is coated in oil.
  • Spices: Sprinkle the thighs with the spices and rub them well all over. Alternatively, place them directly on the tray skin-side down, and generously sprinkle the underside with salt, pepper, and paprika (or use other spices you like). Turn the pieces skin-side up and generously sprinkle the skin with the spices as well.
  • Turn the chicken pieces skin-side up and generously sprinkle the skin with the spices as well.
  • Bake for 40 minutes to one hour or until the juices run clear and the skin is golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  1. Chicken: You can use 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks instead of only thighs. 
  2. Seasoning: Use anything you like, not just salt, pepper, and paprika. For instance: chicken seasoning or dry rub, all-purpose seasoning, Cajun or Italian seasoning, ras-el hanout, curry powder, or a mix of spices you have in your cupboard (garlic/onion powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc.)

Nutrition

Serving: 2thighs | Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 982mg