Best Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs roasted at high heat for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: dried thyme or rosemary lemon wedges
Instructions
- Dry and season chicken thoroughly.
- Arrange skin-side up on baking sheet or rack.
- Roast at high heat until skin is crisp and meat is juicy.
- Rest briefly and serve.
Notes
- Dry skin = crispy skin
- High heat is essential
- Thighs prefer a higher internal temp
- Broil briefly for extra crispness