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Oven Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Carolyn
These oven-baked boneless skinless chicken thighs get tossed in taco seasoning and seared until caramelized. Then the whole skillet goes into the oven for an effortless, flavor-packed protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5) trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons siete taco seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with the taco seasoning and kosher salt until evenly coated.
  • Heat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet. Place the chicken thighs upside down evenly into the skillet and let them cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until they’re nicely caramelized. 
  • Use a fork or mini tongs to flip the chicken thighs over then place the skillet into the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Use an oven mitt to carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Serve the chicken immediately. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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