Baked Chicken
Juicy baked chicken with crispy skin, seasoned simply with herbs and olive oil. An easy weeknight dinner that's ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
Step 3
Rub the oil and spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.
Step 4
Place the chicken skin-side up in a baking dish. Bake until the skin is golden and crispy and the juices run clear, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 5
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- baking dish
- small bowl
- paper towels
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