Description
These baked boneless chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 ¼ tsp white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel.
- Rub olive oil and spice mix all over the chicken.
- Place thighs in single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F.
- (Optional) Broil for 2–3 minutes for crisp top.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the chicken rest before slicing locks in moisture.
Cut cayenne by half for milder heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 567mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 208mg
