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Southern Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This Southern Baked Chicken Thighs recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken with a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown crust. Coated with a blend of baking powder and aromatic spices, the chicken thighs bake to juicy tenderness with a crispy skin, making it an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the chicken skin.
  2. Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper thoroughly.
  3. Coat Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then drizzle with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the chicken thighs, ensuring full coverage for seasoning and crisping effect.
  4. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the coated chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. This allows air circulation to crisp the skin evenly.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.

Notes

  • Using baking powder helps achieve a crispy skin by drawing moisture from the chicken skin.
  • Make sure to pat the chicken dry before applying the spice mix to enhance crispiness.
  • Bone-in, skin-on thighs are preferred for juiciness and flavor, but you can substitute with boneless if needed, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
  • If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can use a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs.

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