# Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

This is a go-to recipe for boneless chicken thighs, incredibly easy to prepare for weeknight dinners by simply applying olive oil and spices and baking for 30 minutes.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and spices to the chicken.
4. Use your hands to coat the chicken with the olive oil and spice mixture.
5. Arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking dish, such as a 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
6. If there is any residual oil and spice mixture in the bowl, brush it on the chicken pieces.
7. Bake uncovered until the thighs are cooked through, juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the largest thigh reads 165ºF (approximately 30 minutes).
8. Serve immediately.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- rimmed baking dish (9x13-inch)

## Tips

- It's okay to bake chicken thighs of different sizes together until the biggest ones are cooked through; smaller ones will remain juicy.
- Trimming the fat is optional as most of it melts away and contributes to flavor and juiciness.
- Using smoked paprika is important for flavor and should not be skipped.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, preferably shredded and added cold to salads.
- When reheating leftovers, do so gently in the microwave (covered, 50% power) or in a 350°F oven to prevent drying out.
- Cooled leftovers can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to three months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

## Source

- Original video: https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/spicy-baked-chicken-thighs/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/879d70de-2c32-4dc9-b55b-69bbea14e22d
- Extracted: 2025-07-29

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