Description
Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs deliver a mouth‑watering combination of tender, juicy chicken and the tangy, herb‑rich flavor of classic ranch seasoning, all wrapped in a crisp, golden skin. This straightforward oven‑baked recipe requires just a handful of pantry staples—chicken thighs, ranch seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper—making it perfect for busy weeknights. In under an hour you’ll have a satisfying, protein‑packed meal that pairs beautifully with vegetables, salads, or comforting sides!!.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 4 chicken thighs
- skin-on
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry and place in baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil, rub to coat.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, salt, pepper; rub in.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until cooked through and skin crispy.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness
- place a wire rack under the thighs. Adjust seasoning to taste or add a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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