Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Perfect every time

Baked Chicken Thighs are a delicious and very simple main dish.

Prepared in the oven, these this chicken thighs recipe has seasoned crispy skin and tender juicy meat!

While this is simple baked chicken thighs recipe it’s packed with flavor.

It’s super easy to make and needs just a few minutes or 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.

Baked Chicken Thighs before seasoning & baking

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.

I cook chicken at 425°F, the higher the temperature, the crispier the skin.
This recipe is for 6 oz bone-in thighs, larger thighs will need a longer cooking time.
Cook on a rack if possible so the fat drips away. If you don’t have a rack, they can be cooked directly on the baking sheet.
Bake chicken thighs to an internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer.

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!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place a baking rack on top.
Dab the chicken skin dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season generously with the seasoning, salt and pepper.
Place the chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
Turn the broiler on high and broil the skin for 2-3 minutes to crisp if needed.

We love homemade chicken seasoning, but any premade chicken seasoning can be used. The salt level can vary by brand, so taste a little bit of the seasoning to ensure it has enough salt. If needed, add additional salt to the chicken.
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.

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

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree

Cuisine American

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