Oven Baked Chicken

Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, this Oven Baked Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. Featuring tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with a fragrant blend of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and a fresh squeeze of zesty lemon juice, this dish comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Baked to perfection in the oven, the skin turns irresistibly crispy while the meat stays moist and flavorful. For an elegant finish, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and slices of lemon for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this simple oven-baked chicken recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfectly seasoned, easy to make, and absolutely delicious—this dish is destined to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 piece lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help crisp up the skin during baking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoning mixture.

Step 4

Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

Step 5

Slice the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from half the lemon over the chicken thighs, and thinly slice the other half to set aside for later.

Step 6

Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart.

Step 7

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 8

Optional: If you'd like crispier skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and the reserved lemon slices before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1000.5 grams (1000.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2172

Total Fat 168.10g	216%
Saturated Fat 44.00g	220%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 3105mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 10.40g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 163.70g	327%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1843mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 1.9%