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Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

This is my go-to recipe for boneless chicken thighs! Simply apply a rub of olive oil and spices and bake them for 30 minutes.

40 minutes 6 Original post
Cooking for
6
people — recipe was written for 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (not regular paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the olive oil and spices. Use your hands to coat the chicken.

  3. 3

    Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. If there's some residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on the chicken pieces.

  4. 4

    Bake uncovered without turning until the thighs are cooked through, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the largest thigh reaches at least 165°F (about 30 minutes).

  5. 5

    Turn briefly to coat in the pan juices, then serve.