Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that brings serious flavor to your table without complicated cooking techniques. Tender meat with a golden-brown crust guarantees a satisfying meal that makes dinner feel like a home-cooked celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 chicken thighs
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Remove chicken thighs from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat each thigh completely dry with paper towels to ensure crisp skin at 425°F.
- Combine 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over 8 chicken thighs in a large bowl. Sprinkle two-thirds of the spice mixture across the thighs, massaging seasoning into skin and underneath using your hands.
- Position a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange thighs skin-side up with space between each piece. Dust remaining spice blend across chicken surfaces, gently pressing seasonings into skin.
- Transfer baking sheet to center oven rack. Roast at 425°F for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Switch oven to broil if extra crispy skin is desired. Broil 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove chicken from oven. Allow thighs to rest 5 minutes before serving to help juices redistribute throughout meat.
Notes
- Take chicken out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even temperature and better seasoning absorption.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to guarantee that signature crispy skin texture.
- Use a wire rack over the baking sheet for maximum airflow, which helps create golden, crackling skin that separates beautifully from the meat.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect doneness without overcooking, aiming for 170°F (77°C) for tender, juicy chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg