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Baked Chicken Thighs (Crispy and Seasoned!)

Baked Chicken Thighs
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This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is truly the best! Here’s how to bake them so they’re succulent and juicy, with a crispy exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, organic if possible (about 3 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons* kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 recipe Buffalo Ranch, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix the salt, seasonings, and baking powder. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on all sides of the chicken, then rub it under the skin as well. Arrange the chicken thighs on a oven-safe rack that’s placed on top of a baking sheet** (or use an oiled aluminum foil-lined baking sheet).
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken at its thickest part is 165°F. (Or, use the convection setting on your oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes.)
  4. Allow the chicken thighs to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Serve as is or with Buffalo Ranch for dipping.

Notes

*Use 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt if you prefer a less salty flavor.

**We use this baking sheet and rack combo.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/baked-chicken-thighs/