Small Batch Blackened Chicken Thighs
These slightly spicy Blackened Chicken Thighs are oven-baked for a dinner that’s simple to assemble and quick to cook. When you don’t know what to make for dinner and everything is boring, try these chicken thighs! You won’t be sorry!
If you don’t like to fry things, like I don’t like to fry things, then these oven-baked blackened chicken thighs are perfect for you. Juicy thighs and flavorful spices, spicy hot or not, these will be your new favorite quick dinner.
What Do You Need For Blackened Chicken Thighs?
If you have a well-stocked shelf of spices in your pantry, then you probably won’t even need to shop the spice aisle at the grocery store. There’s nothing too wild in this recipe, wooo hooo!
- chicken thighs
- light olive oil
- smoked paprika
- paprika
- oregano
- thyme
- chili powder
- cayenne pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
About That Cayenne Pepper
This is one of those recipes that’s so flavorful without adding any heat, you can leave it out. The hearty flavors are fine without any heat. And perfect if you’re feeding anyone who doesn’t like a spicy kick to their food.
But maybe try a tiny pinch of cayenne for a little kick! Adding a little pinch is how I got started enjoying spice and heat.
Remember to Scale This Recipe in the Recipe Card
If you’re cooking for more than two people, just click the 1X 2X 3X in the recipe card, and it will populate the recipe card with the correct amount of ingredients for the recipe. So easy if you plan to have a dinner party with friends.
Got Leftovers?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you have leftovers they’re perfect reheated for lunches. Or make a chicken salad the leftovers, that would be amazing!
Blackened Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper can leave out if it's too spicy
- 1 TBSP light olive oil
- 2 chicken thighs boneless, skinless, about 3/4 of a pound
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 375°
- toss all the spices and herbs together in a small bowl
- pat the chicken dry
- place the chicken in a mixing bowl
- drizzle with oil and toss to coat
- sprinkle with half of the seasoning mix, and turn to coat
- sprinkle the other half of the seasoning over the chicken and turn to coat
- place the chicken on a baking sheet
- bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken it cooked through if you want to check it on a digital thermometer be sure to cook the chicken to 165°
- serve hot
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