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Broiled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

charred chicken and onion pieces in dish with large spoon

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Juicy broiled boneless skinless chicken thighs baked first, then broiled for crisp, caramelized edges. An easy one-pan weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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8-9 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2-2 1/2 pounds total)

3-4 tablespoons avocado oil

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

2 medium yellow onions, sliced into thick rounds or wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the sliced onions in a single layer in a 9×13 baking dish or rimmed sheet pan. Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F..
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces. If the onion slices are large, chop them as well. Return everything to the pan and toss in the cooking juices.
  7. Move the oven rack to the top third and switch to broil. Broil for 3–4 minutes, watching closely, until the edges are lightly charred and crisp.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve in tacos, over mashed potatoes, in rice bowls, or tucked into warm pita.

Notes

Although you can certainly halve the recipe, I always make this larger serving size to use leftovers for another dinner. Just reheat and serve as tacos, stirred into a creamy pasta sauce or a cheesy chicken sub.

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