Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Baked Chicken Thighs are a delicious and very simple main dish. These chicken thighs have a perfectly crispy skin and extra juicy meat! They are perfect served alongside mashed potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes.

Cook up a large batch to feed a hungry crowd, add to your favorite Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or freeze the leftovers for another meal. Oven baked chicken thighs can stay frozen for up to four months. Just thaw and then wrap in foil for reheating.

Chicken thighs are sold with bone in and skin on, or boneless and skinless. They are dark meat making them extra flavorful, they contain more fat which ensures they bake up succulent and tasty. Thighs are more forgiving than Chicken Breasts which can more easily be overcooked.

In this recipe, I choose skin on (because it tastes amazing and makes the chicken extremely juicy). As with any meat cooked on the bone, this has tons of flavor. I love using chicken seasoning or Italian seasoning in this recipe, but feel free to change it up to suit your taste buds!

For chicken seasoning I either create my own mixture (like the one I sprinkle on my Roast Chicken) or purchase a favorite chicken rub mixture.

For the juiciest oven baked chicken thighs, choose bone in and skin on. The skin crisps up nicely, and the bone imparts more flavor while keeping the meat moist. A high temperature helps crisp the skin (my favorite part).

Baked bone in chicken thighs require about 35 minutes baking time at a high temperature. Bake them until the juices run clear, and there is no more pink at the bone. Keep in mind that boneless skinless chicken thighs will require about 10 minutes less time.

Chicken thighs may vary in size so it’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer any time you are cooking poultry. The safe cooking temperature for chicken is 165°F.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a broiler pan or baking pan.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. …
3. Arrange on the rack. …
4. Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. …
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs make a delicious and simple main dish. The thighs have so much tender dark meat flavor!

Prep: 10min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 358 kcal, Protein 23 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 111 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs (with skin (approx. 5-6 ounces each))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 teaspoons chicken seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
2. Dab chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
3. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with seasoning, salt and pepper.
4. Place on the rack and bake 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs – The most amazing oven baked chicken thighs! These chicken thighs come out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender and juicy on the inside. Baked chicken thighs are so easy to make with only a few ingredients and one pan!

Prep: 5min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 713 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 Pounds Chicken thighs, (About 6-8)
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and set aside.
2. Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the chicken thighs on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil rubbing the oil into the chicken to coat.
3. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken evenly.
4. Bake chicken in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes.*

Baked Chicken Thighs

The best Baked Chicken Thighs! They bake up juicy and tender with the most delicious seasonings and crispy skin. This easy chicken recipe is a favorite, loved by adults and kids alike.

Prep: 10min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 pounds skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (8 bone-in thighs, see note below about boneless)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Set out a 13×9-inch or similar baking dish or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings until well combined.
3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
4. Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken, rubbing it on both sides of the chicken thighs. Try to rub some of the rub underneath the skin as well as on top of the skin for the most flavorful chicken. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, without moving or turning, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reaches at least 165° F. This will take about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
6. If desired, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes to get the skin extra crispy. Be sure to use a broiler-safe baking dish/pan and do not put parchment paper under the broiler.

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