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Blackened Chicken Thighs

Oven-baked and easy to make, these blackened chicken thighs are going to be a refreshing change from all the regular chicken recipes out there.
4.83 from 56 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 323 kcal

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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