Description
Delicious and easy oven-baked chicken thighs with a zesty seasoning blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a rimmed baking tray with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Trim off any excess fat from the thighs (a little is okay because it will cook off in the oven).
- Mix the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl to form a paste.
- Brush the seasoning mixture all over the thighs, evenly coating the top and bottom. Spread the chicken thighs on the lined baking dish in an even layer.
- Bake the chicken for 18 minutes, then turn the broiler on high and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes to caramelize the tops. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165℉ when checked with a meat thermometer or when the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy with rice, pasta, salads, or piled into sandwiches.
Notes
- For best results, use a baking dish that can go under the broiler (not glass).
- This recipe is great for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg