Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs seasoned with ranch for a quick, flavorful dinner in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in recommended)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (finely ground)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
- In a bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, coating both sides.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over each thigh and press lightly to adhere.
- Place thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet, leaving space for even browning.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes for bone-in, or 20 to 30 minutes for boneless, checking early to avoid overcooking.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For boneless thighs, reduce baking time by 5 to 10 minutes. For lower sodium, use 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg