Chicken Thigh Recipes Baked

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!

Ok, folks! One of the questions I get asked most often is how to cook chicken thighs. Try these with a side of our Classic Baked Mac and Cheese, so good! Theyre so easy to make, and this has become one of my most popular recipes! If youre looking for other fun chicken thigh recipes, try these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs and these Greek Chicken Thighs! Were also loving these Grilled Chicken Thighs during the summer months and of course Crispy Baked Chicken Wings all year long!

I think people love the thigh meat because its super flavorful, but they just arent as familiar with cooking them as they are the breast meat. Luckily, its an incredibly easy process that takes only a few minutes of prep and then the thighs bake up to crispy tender perfection on a sheet pan.

And, I am here to answer those questions for you today with my favorite baked chicken thigh recipe ever, plus a quick video that shows just how I make them!

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.

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.

Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

This Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe is ready to eat in just 35 minutes. When chicken thighs are roasted in the oven, they are so juicy with deliciously crispy skin.

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh

Nutrition Facts: calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 378 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 chicken thigh

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, and skin-on)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over both sides of the chicken thighs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees.

Juicy Baked Chicken Thigh in The Oven

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