Southern Baked Chicken Thighs

Shannon

These easy and delicious Southern Baked Chicken Thighs come together with 3 simple ingredients and are baked at high heat until they reach a crispy perfection that pleases the masses.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 317 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Use a paper towel to absorb any moisture on the top of each chicken thigh, then lay the top of each chicken thigh on the sheet pan. Use a paper towel to absorb any moisture from the bottom of the chicken thighs, then sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper.
Flip the chicken thighs so the top is up, then pull the skin back and tuck it under the chicken. Now, use a paper towel to absorb any moisture, then sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Next, pull the skin back over the chicken thigh and give each piece a final dab with a paper towel. Bake at 475 for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches between 160 and 165 F.
Tent the chicken with foil and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

The USDA recommends cooking chicken until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without touching any bone) reads 165 degrees F. The temperature of this chicken will rise about 5 degrees while it rest though, so you can safely remove it from the oven once it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.001gVitamin A: 113IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

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