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A chicken thigh is placed on a white plate with a sprig of thyme.

Oven Roasted Smokey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sea Salt Savorings
Oven roasted chicken thighs with crispy, flavorful skin is a delicious family meal! Smokey paprika, bold garlic, and juicy bone in chicken thighs is an effortless meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs skin on and bone in
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. While the oven is preheating, prepare the chicken by slicing off any extra skin that over hangs the meat and patting dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine olive oil and spices. In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken. Place the chicken in the bowl with the spice and olive oil mixture. Using your hands, toss the chicken in bowl, making sure to get the spice mixture under the chicken skin and directly on the meat. Lay chicken thighs in single layer on a baking sheet.  Be sure to expose all skin.
  • Roast the chicken. Allow the chicken to cook for 1 hour. Using a meat thermometer, check the make sure the meat is done cooking. Chicken should have an internal tempurature of 165 degress.
  • Serve. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven to allow the juices to settle. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or rice. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 699mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 692IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.