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Ranch chicken thighs baked with golden crispy skin, fresh herbs, lemon wedges on white plate showing juicy texture

Easy Ranch Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Crispy, golden skin and juicy meat combine with tangy ranch seasoning for a weeknight lifesaver. I rely on this method because it looks fancy but requires almost no effort to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings:6 People
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:320kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2.5 lbs) Pat dry
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil Or melted butter
  • 3 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Savory depth
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Smoky flavor
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • fresh parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment
  • 1 Meat thermometer For safety
  • 1 Paper towels For drying

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub the mixed spices all over each piece.
  4. Arrange the thighs skin-side up on the baking sheet without touching each other.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 190g (1 thigh)Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning; skipping this step results in soggy skin instead of the desired crispiness.