Baked Tender Chicken Thighs

My sister Maria sent me this Baked Tender Chicken Thighs recipe a while ago and I was recently going through recipes in my email and found it. This is a great recipe that you can prepare ahead of time (for me, that means when my kids are napping!) and then just stick in the oven later. Add a veggie and a starch and you're all set! This was easy to make and delicious - I'll definitely be making it again soon!

Baked Tender Chicken Thighs

Recipe courtesy valentinascorner.com

                       

3 pounds chicken thighs, skinless and boneless

3 Tablespoons olive oil (or Canola oil)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons table salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

¾ teaspoon ground paprika

In a bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Layout chicken thighs and coat with oil mixture (on both sides).

Prepare the seasoning: In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.

Season both sides of chicken with the seasoning. Transfer chicken thighs to a baking dish. Cover with foil. Set aside to marinate at least 2 hours (*or see note).

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 8-10 minutes (at same temp), until tops of thighs are crispy.

Yield: 6 servings.

Note: Marinating at least 2 hours will give best results. If you don't have two hours, still bake the chicken; it will still be great.

Chicken thighs ready to marinate for 2 hours before baking