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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

Crisp and tender oven roasted chicken thighs! A glaze of olive oil and honey add a touch of sweetness and a seasoning mix of garlic powder, paprika and dried thyme. adds ultimate flavor! Tender, moist chicken breasts that are easy to prepare on a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh thyme leaves and sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F  Set a wire cooling rack over a foil-lined, rimmed sheet pan.
  • Trim off any large globs of fat and excess skin from the chicken.  
  • Pat the chicken with a paper towel and place on a work surface, skin side down.
  • In a small dish combine the garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • In a small microwaveable dish add the oil and honey and zap in the microwave for 10 seconds until the honey is syrupy then stir to combine.  Brush the oil-honey mixture on the exposed fleshy side of the chicken thighs.
  • Sprinkle the glazed chicken thighs with half of the seasoning mix and place on the wire rack, seasoned side down.
  • Brush the exposed skin side of the thighs with the oil-honey and sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix on the chicken thighs.  
  • Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160°F
  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme leave and sprigs.  

Notes

  • Chicken thighs usually have an excess of fat, trimming off some of that excess will help keep the smoke down.
  • To insure moist, juicy chicken, check the temperature of the chicken at 30 minutes using an instant-read thermometer, the chicken will continue to cook by 5-10 degrees during the rest time.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 580mg | Sugar: 3g