Crispy and Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Crispy and Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are your ticket to a stress-free dinner! Juicy and flavorful with a deliciously crispy skin!

Author: Donna Elick

Servings:

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
6 chicken thighs bone-in and skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Place thighs in a large bowl. Sprinkle on 2/3 of the seasoning mixture and olive oil. Rub spices and oil on all sides of the chicken, as well as under the skin.
Place thighs on a wire rack atop a baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until juices run clear. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
If desired, put under the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes for extra crispy chicken thighs (keep an eye on them or chicken can burn in a blink). Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow for the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Notes

You can make meal prep even easier by using your favorite poultry seasoning blend that already contains garlic, onion, salt, pepper and herbs. Popular favorites include McCormick and Kinder’s.

Use a generous amount of seasoning to create the most flavorful chicken thighs ever! For extra flavor, season and oil the underside of the skin as well.

If possible, elevate the chicken on a wire rack while cooking. Doing so will keep the chicken from sitting in its own juices, which can make for a soggy chicken. If you don’t have a rack, that’s ok! They’ll still be delicious and very flavorful.

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