By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 12
212 cal · 60 min
Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
Recipe GLPR8396df9c3a9600
Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon, then roasted until golden and tender. This simple Mediterranean-inspired dish requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor with perfectly crisped skin and juicy meat.
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Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help them crisp up during roasting.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a seasoning blend.
Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over all the pieces, coating both the skin and any exposed meat.
Zest the lemon directly over the chicken, then cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the thighs.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured at the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Comments
All ingredients are basic pantry staples available at any Charlotte grocery chain with no special stops required, and chicken thighs are consistently affordable, making the cost per serving roughly $2–2.50 depending on the sale. The stated 60 minutes is honest for 12 thighs if you account for prep (seasoning and arranging), though a reader should expect most of that to be oven time with minimal active work. Baked chicken thighs reheat well and work equally for weeknight dinners, batch meal prep, or sandwiches the next day, fitting a family's needs without fussiness.
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