DG-Style Baked Chicken Thighs

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Tender, flavorful chicken thighs cooked with pantry staples for a simple, satisfying dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Paprika, Garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.

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