How To Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Oven
Learn how to cook boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the oven with this easy recipe.
Equipment
- baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- oven
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
For the sauce (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- red pepper flakes pinch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Place 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the meat.
- If using the sauce, place 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to combine.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in an 8- or 9-inch baking dish.
- Roast until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes, checking the temperature every 5 minutes if not ready.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be paired with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 380mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg
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