Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe: Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and adds a nutty flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat and is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine adobo all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.

Mix all these seasonings until well combined.

Transfer the chicken thighs to the mixture and toss until well coated.

Cover the bowl with clean film and marinate the chicken for an hour in the fridge, or overnight if not cooking immediately.

Grease the roasting pan with some oil or cooking spray.

Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to the roasting pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the flesh.

Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving.

Garnish the roasted chicken thighs with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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