Description
These Quick 30 Minute Oven Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are juicy, garlicky, and packed with herby butter flavor, making them a go‑to easy dinner for busy weeknights. Baked on one pan until golden and tender, they’re an easy recipe you can pull out whenever you need quick dinner ideas, simple meal prep, or high‑protein food ideas for lunches and a healthy snack between meals.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish or small sheet pan with a little olive oil or cooking spray.
2. Pat the boneless skinless chicken thighs dry on both sides with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
4. Place the chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over the top. Toss or rub the seasoning all over each piece until evenly coated, then arrange the thighs in a single layer.
5. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the thighs are cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
6. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the hot chicken. Spoon some of the buttery pan juices over each thigh.
7. Sprinkle the chicken with the chopped fresh parsley, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve with extra pan sauce over your favorite sides.
Notes
For the juiciest results, avoid overbaking the chicken—start checking the internal temperature a few minutes early and pull the thighs from the oven as soon as they reach 165°F in the thickest part.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, baked chicken thighs, boneless skinless chicken thighs, 30 minute meals, sheet pan dinner, dinner ideas, weeknight dinner, food ideas