Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in Oven
A great recipe starts with the right ingredients. With just a few pantry staples, you can elevate the flavor of your baked chicken thighs
Ingredients
- Basic Seasonings: Salt black pepper, garlic minced, and paprika create a savory, well-rounded base flavor.
- Optional Additions: Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, even lemon zest for brightness.
- Marinades: A simple olive oil and lemon juice marinade can enhance tenderness and melted butter .
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for coating
- tep 1: Prepare Your Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Sheet Preheat the oven to 400°F or 425°F, depending on your preference. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to make cleanup simple.
- Step 2: Season the Chicken Use paper towels to blot the boneless skinless chicken thighs in oven ,dry allowing the seasoning to adhere better. Drizzle each thigh with olive oil, then evenly coat with your chosen seasoning mix.
- Step 3: Arrange and Bake Place the thighs in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t touching to allow for even cooking. Bake until the internal temperature of your boneless skinless chicken thighs in oven reaches 165°F, about 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Step 4: Rest and Serve Remove the boneless skinless chicken thighs in oven from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.Serve with your favorite side dishes or slice for salads, wraps, or sandwiches.
Notes
Vegetables: Roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, or steamed broccoli.
Grains: Quinoa, rice pilaf, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Salads: A fresh green salad with lemon vinaigrette or a hearty Caesar salad
Grains: Quinoa, rice pilaf, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Salads: A fresh green salad with lemon vinaigrette or a hearty Caesar salad