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Juicy Chicken Thighs Recipe

This recipe provides instructions for making bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that are cooked until juicy and well-seasoned.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 count chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 small lemon zested

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/450F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken dry to ensure there is no moisture. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the olive oil, garlic cloves, paprika, oregano, dill, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  4. Place the chicken thighs in a baking pan and coat well with the marinade.
  5. Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165F.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps the skin crisp up during baking.