Simple Baked Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Flavorful Weeknight Meals
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken that is perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Simple baked chicken, weeknight meals, easy chicken recipe