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Close-up of four perfectly cooked, golden-brown chicken thighs, seasoned and garnished with chives. A delicious option for chicken thigh recipes.

What I Cook When I Crave Chicken Thigh Recipes

This recipe is perfect for busy home cooks who love chicken thighs. It's easy to make, gluten-free, low-carb, and delivers a comforting, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Brining Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 3 pounds, patted completely dry
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar, paprika, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken in the spice mixture until coated.
  2. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a flameproof 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  4. Bake until the chicken is super moist and falling off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil. Use a spoon or ladle to remove as much liquid from the dish as possible and reserve.
  5. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the chicken until the skin is golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the chicken with the chives and serve with the reserved pan juices.

Notes

This recipe is a great option for busy weeknights, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal with minimal active preparation.

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