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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs offers a deliciously golden and crispy skin paired with juicy, tender meat. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, onion powder, thyme, and a pinch of baking powder to enhance crispiness, these baked chicken thighs are an easy and flavorful way to prepare a classic comfort food that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy skin finish.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the skin crisp up better.
  3. Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.
  4. Coat the chicken: Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the chicken, ensuring full coverage.
  5. Arrange for baking: Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet to allow air circulation under the chicken for even crispiness.
  6. Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute for maximum juiciness.

Notes

  • Using baking powder helps render fat and crisps up the skin without drying out the meat.
  • Drying the chicken thoroughly before seasoning is a key step for crispy skin.
  • You can switch dried thyme with other herbs like rosemary or oregano for different flavor profiles.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the seasoning and oil mixture for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.

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