Description
This quick 30 minute oven boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe is the kind of easy dinner that makes busy nights feel simple. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful garlic, lemon, and herb seasoning, then baked until tender and golden for one of the best quick dinner, easy recipe, and family dinner ideas to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl or on a tray.
3. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
5. Rub the seasoning all over both sides of the chicken thighs.
6. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
7. Drizzle the lemon juice over the top.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
9. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end if you want extra golden color.
10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use similar-sized chicken thighs so they cook evenly.
Do not skip patting the chicken dry because it helps the seasoning stick better and improves browning.
Let the chicken rest before serving so the juices stay inside the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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