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!
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:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and set aside.
- 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.
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken evenly.
- Bake chicken in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes.*
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
FAQ
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