Oven Baked Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Dinner
Discover how to make Oven Baked Chicken that is both juicy and flavorful, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg