Description

Boneless Chicken Thighs: Juicy, tender, and incredibly easy to bake in a 30-minute dish. This oven method creates golden edges, a moist interior, and bold seasoning from garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and optional chili flakes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses pantry staples, requires no marinating, and cleans up quickly. Bake at 400°F for reliable, delicious results every time.

Ingredients

Scale

- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp onion powder

- ½ tsp dried thyme

- ½ tsp black pepper

- ½ tsp salt (or use low-sodium)

- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a bowl.

1. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Toss well to coat.

1. Arrange the thighs in a single layer on the baking sheet.

1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking at the 28-minute mark to prevent overcooking.

1. If desired, broil for 2–3 minutes for extra color.

1. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

- Line your baking sheet with parchment for easier cleanup.

- For extra color, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.

- Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes to keep juices in.

- You can swap spices to create different flavor profiles (e.g., lemon pepper, smoked paprika).

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 28–30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken thigh)
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 290 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Boneless Chicken Thighs, Oven Baked Chicken, Juicy Chicken, 30 Minute Dinner, Easy Weeknight Recipe