Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a wire cooling rack inside a pan.
  2. Using paper towels, pat every inch of the chicken thighs completely dry to ensure maximum skin crispiness.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and onion powder into a thick paste.
  4. Rub the spice mixture generously over the chicken, ensuring the paste gets underneath the skin if using bone-in thighs.
  5. Place the thighs skin-side up on the rack or pan and roast in the center rack of the oven for 30–35 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and edges are slightly charred.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven, transfer to a plate, and let rest for 5–10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.