Baked Chicken Thighs

These baked chicken thighs are coated in olive oil, garlic and herbs, then oven roasted until tender and golden brown. A super easy way to prepare chicken thighs that always gets rave reviews!

Course Main

Cuisine Greek

Keyword baked chicken thighs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Marinating Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 328kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika I prefer to use smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedges for garnish
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the chicken the bowl; toss to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken thighs on the pan in a single layer.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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