Step 1

Add the chicken to a bowl with the oil, yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Massage well. Let the chicken sit and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. (You can bake it right away but it will be so much more tender if you let it marinate.)

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400F. Remove from the fridge and transfer the chicken and juices to an oven-safe baking dish.

Step 3

Push the chicken to the side with a spoon and add some water or broth and move the chicken around so that the juices are distributed evenly.

Step 4

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the thighs, or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer measures at least 165F. To crisp up the skin further you can broil the chicken on top for 1 to 2 minutes but keep a very close eye on it. Enjoy on salad, mashed potatoes, on wraps, with rice, or with any side you like.