Name: Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 4 teaspoons onion flakes

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

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These easy baked chicken thighs require minimum preparation; I love this quick recipe because I'm a college student! Feel free to season the chicken with your favorite spices. I like to use cayenne powder and black pepper.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

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Need a quick and easy dinner? Try this quick and easy baked chicken thighs recipe! It is simple to make with just a few ingredients and it comes together in about half an hour.

How to Bake Chicken Thighs

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the baked chicken thighs recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Season Chicken Thighs

These ridiculously simple chicken thighs are simply seasoned with just garlic powder and onion flakes. Of course, you can add spices and seasonings (including salt and pepper) to suit your taste.

How to Cook Chicken Thighs In the Oven

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you cook chicken thighs at home:

Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, season on both sides, then bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is done.

How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, chicken thighs should be fully cooked after about half an hour. You’ll know they’re done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F.

What to Make With Chicken Thighs

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How to Store Baked Chicken Thighs

Allow the leftover baked chicken thighs to cool, then store them in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. If you don’t think you’ll eat it within a few days, check out our entire collection of Recipes With Leftover Chicken.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Wondrously simple and absolutely delicious,” raves edesia. “Just note that bone-in thighs have about twice the cooking time.”

“Simple and easy,” says ChefJ. “Use your favorite seasoning mix and I poured melted butter over the chicken and baked as noted. Perfect! BTW — the drippings make for excellent gravy.”

“Great simple recipe on which to build other great flavors,” according to skyy38. “Next time I add fennel and red pepper flakes to give it a smoky charge!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons onion flakes

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place chicken thighs in a baking dish; season both sides with garlic powder and onion flakes.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162	Calories
8g	Fat
3g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 58mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 189mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.