Description
Craving a quick dinner that tastes like pure comfort food? Try these Crispy and Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs! Each piece comes out perfectly golden with crackly skin and tender, juicy meat. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, meal prep, or feeding the whole family. It’s a great option for dinner ideas, easy recipes, and food ideas for anyone who loves a hearty, satisfying main dish. Ready in less than an hour, it’s one of the best easy dinner ideas around!
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried herbs.
4. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, making sure to get under the skin where possible.
5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
6. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Drying the chicken well before seasoning is key to getting extra-crispy skin.
You can marinate the chicken overnight for even more flavor, but it’s delicious even with a quick seasoning.
For best results when reheating, use the oven or air fryer to help the skin stay crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximate)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, baked chicken, chicken thighs, quick dinner, comfort food, meal prep, family meal