Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs

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This easy recipe for sheet-pan roasted chicken thighs is a basic building-block recipe for meal prep. You can easily double the recipe or change the seasoning to suit your tastes.

By
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade.
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces)

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

  2. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle all over with salt, thyme and pepper. Roast, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 15 to 17 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
8g Fat
0g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 thigh
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Vitamin A 58IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 6mcg 2%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Potassium 158mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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