30-minute Oven Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy recipe for oven-baked chicken thighs that are tender, flavorful, and caramelized with brown sugar and spices.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6-8 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat removed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup avocado oil or butter Use melted butter if preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven.
- Ensure any excess fat is removed from the chicken thighs and place them in a mixing bowl.
Seasoning
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Drizzle the avocado oil or melted butter over the chicken thighs.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly with the oil to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the thighs and massage the spices into the chicken.
Baking
- Arrange the coated chicken thighs on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden color.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can be reheated for wraps, sandwiches, or rice bowls. Make sure to store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.