Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs coated in a spice rub and baked until crisp, with an optional final grill.

Total time
45min
5 prep, 40 cook
Per serving
460kcal
50 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.40
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Atkins
  • Paleo
  • Keto
  • High Protein
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Nutrition per serving

This Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs recipe contains 460 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 50g of protein, 3g of carbohydrates, and 28g of fat, making it high in protein.

460kcal
Protein50g43% of calories
Carbs3g3% of calories
Fat28g54% of calories
Fibre
1.5g
Sugar
1.4g
Saturated fat
6.7g
Salt
1.7g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Take the chicken thighs out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the oven to 200°C.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  5. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken, making sure to coat every surface.
  6. Place the chicken thighs on a wire rack set over a baking tray, skin-side up if they have skin.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 75°C. If you want extra crispiness, finish under the grill for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs: questions

How long does it take to make Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?
This recipe takes 45 minutes in total - 5 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
Is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs suitable for meal prep?
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 50g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?
The key ingredients are Chicken Thigh - Boneless, skinless, Olive Oil, Garlic Powder. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
Is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs healthy?
This recipe contains 460 calories per serving with 50g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, atkins, paleo, keto, high protein diets.
What diets is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Atkins, Paleo, Keto, High Protein diets. It provides 50g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk