Baked Chicken Thighs are a delicious and very simple main dish.
Prepared in the oven, this chicken thighs recipe has seasoned crispy skin and tender juicy meat!
While this is a simple baked chicken thighs recipe it’s packed with flavor.
- It’s super easy to make and needs just a few minutes of prep.
- Since chicken thighs are dark meat, they’re extra tender and flavorful.
Ingredients for Baked Chicken Thighs
Chicken Thighs: This recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bone keeps the thighs nice and juicy while the skin is crispy and delicious.
Oil: A little bit of olive oil helps the seasoning to stick to the skin and makes the skin extra crispy.
Seasoning: I love homemade chicken seasoning on these baked thighs. It’s a simple blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder along with dried herbs.
Any type of pre-made chicken seasoning will work (check the spice aisle at the store) so choose your favorite flavor.
How to Make Baked Chicken Thighs
- Pat each thigh dry with paper towels and place in a bowl.
- Drizzle with oil and season per the recipe below.
- Place the thighs on a foil-lined pan with a rack and bake until crispy.
How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs
Oven baked chicken thighs require 35 minutes of baking time at a high temperature. Bake until the juices run clear. Keep in mind that boneless skinless chicken thighs will require about less time.
- Chicken Thighs at 350°F – 50-55 minutes
- Chicken Thighs at 375°F – 45-50 minutes
- Chicken Thighs at 400°F – 40-45 minutes
- Chicken Thighs at 425°F – 35-40 minutes (preferred method)
More Chicken Recipes
These chicken thighs are versatile, almost any side dish goes from roast potatoes to green beans or baked sweet potatoes! Here are a few more favorite chicken thigh recipes.
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are simply seasoned and baked until perfectly tender & golden!
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
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Dab the chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
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Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season generously with the seasoning, salt and pepper.
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Place the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
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Turn the broiler on high and broil the skin for 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.
Chicken thighs can vary in size from 5 to 10 oz, the cooking time is for 6 oz chicken thighs. If the thighs are larger, they may need extra time.
Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze cooked and cooled chicken thighs in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Calories: 358 | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 296mg | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree
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