Juicy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
A quick and fulfilling dinner featuring chicken thighs seasoned with ranch for robust flavors and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ranch seasoning with olive oil to form a paste.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder if using.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last few minutes of cooking. Let the chicken rest after baking to retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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