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A plate of perfectly cooked, golden-brown chicken thighs, seasoned and garnished with chives and mint.

What I Cook When I Crave Chicken Thigh Recipes

This recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare chicken thighs, perfect for busy individuals and families. It involves brining the chicken for tenderness and then baking and broiling for crispy skin.
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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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Flameproof baking dish
  • Foil

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 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 inspired by personal experience with busy weeknights and a desire for comforting, flavorful meals. Chicken thighs are a versatile and satisfying choice for those following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.

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