Roasted Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs roasted until juicy inside with crisp, paprika-and-thyme-seasoned skin.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Step 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them skin-side up on the rimmed baking sheet.
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Step 3
Combine the olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper in the mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of the chicken, then return the thighs to the baking sheet skin-side up with space between them.
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Step 5
Roast for 35–45 minutes, until browned and the thickest part of each thigh reaches at least 74°C without the thermometer touching bone.
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Step 6
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Cook every thigh to an internal temperature of at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry cross-contamination
- undercooked chicken