MARINATED OVEN BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Submitted by Gagoo

"Juicy and flavorful oven baked chicken thighs with a sweet soy sauce that makes itself in the pan. https://diethood.com/oven-baked-chicken-thighs/"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• FOR THE CHICKEN THIGHS

• 6 -8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (1.5 to 2 pounds, total)
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary

• FOR THE MARINADE

• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• sliced green onion (to garnish) (optional)

directions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Combine paprika, thyme, basil, and rosemary in a small mixing bowl; rub the prepared seasoning around each chicken thigh.
3. Transfer chicken thighs to a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
4. In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce,
5. olive oil, vinegar, and garlic; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
6. Pour marinade over chicken thighs.
7. Cover the chicken thighs and set in the fridge for 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 425°F.
9. Remove chicken from fridge and let stand on the counter while oven preheats.
10. Remove the cover and bake chicken for 35 minutes, or until internal temperature
11. reaches 165°F Half way through cooking, baste the chicken with the liquid.
12. Turn on the broiler and continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until golden brown on top.
13. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes on the counter.
14. Serve chicken with the pan sauce and garnish with green onions.