Garlic-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

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Juicy chicken thighs with deeply flavored garlic-pepper crust and shatteringly crisp skin, roasted to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a rack in the center position.
  2. Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp sea salt.
  3. Step 3: Arrange thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 25 minutes, then flip thighs skin-side down and roast for 10 more minutes until skin is deep golden and crisp.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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