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three baked chicken thighs on a white plate with a gray and white towel on the side.
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Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

If you want a delicious dinner with minimal time over the stove, these juicy oven-baked chicken thighs are a perfect choice. A few spices and some olive oil is all it takes to make this dynamite dish. This recipe is keto-friendly, AIP-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Entree, low carb
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt, and olive oil.
  • Brush the olive oil and spice mixture all over the chicken. Make sure to get it under the skin as well.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Turn the broiler on and broil for the final 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before cooking. 
  • Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg