Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are a very easy and tasty dish to prepare and serve with a variety of side dishes and a salad.

Tips for preparing baked chicken thighs

Before baking chicken, you will need to season or marinate it overnight. Since chicken is so versatile it will quickly take on the flavor of whatever it happens to be marinated in. If you want baked chicken thighs that are much lower in fat content, first remove the skin and poke several holes in the chicken. You may now season or place in a zip bag with Italian dressing or teriyaki sauce.

Baked chicken thighs can be placed in a 425° oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. You should check the chicken every 15 minutes to brush with fresh marinade, barbeque sauce, or a dab of extra virgin olive oil to ensure tenderness and juiciness.

Benefits of baked chicken thighs

Baked chicken is much healthier than fried chicken. Chicken thighs are low in fat and loaded with protein which may be helpful in preventing bone loss. Baked chicken thighs are also rich in niacin which provides protection against Alzheimer’s disease and supports metabolism throughout the body.