Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs
These easy Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy and packed with flavor. The best part? They are super easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone in and skin on
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- As Needed fresh parsley minced
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring that the skin is completely dry.
- Mix together the softened butter, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and lemon zest.
- Using a pastry brush, spread the butter mixture all over the chicken thighs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes.
- The chicken thighs are done when the internal temperature reads 165°F -185°. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!