Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more cost-effective and has a longer shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C).

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove moisture.

Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs using kitchen shears.

Place the cleaned chicken thighs on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine coarse salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, regular paprika, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Crush the oregano in your palms before mixing.

Rub some of the seasoning under the skin of the chicken thighs, then sprinkle the remaining seasoning all over the chicken.

Pour a little olive oil on top of the chicken and rub it in.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the oven and cook at 475°F for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 425°F and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the juices run clear or the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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