Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

5 from 13 votes

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Achieve crispy perfection with these baked chicken thighs at 375°F using this easy, no-fail recipe. This one-pan dinner recipe is the perfect thing to add to your weekly meal rotation--especially because it's ready in 40 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked chicken, oven baked chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Elena Davis

Ingredients

For the Chicken

6 medium skin-on chicken thighs either bone-in or boneless (adjust cooking time); about 2 pounds
1½ teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper to taste

For the Herb Mixture

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon paprika

For Serving (Optional)

fresh parsley chopped, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. For more precise cooking, cover and let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Add olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
Transfer the chicken thighs to a greased oven-safe baking dish or baking sheet. Lay the chicken thighs skin side up in an even layer. Generously brush or massage the chicken with olive oil and herb mixture on all sides.
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F. (Depending on how large the chicken thighs are, cooking time can vary from 25-30 minutes without skin and 35-45 minutes if bone-in and skin on.)
Turn oven to broil and broil the chicken thighs until the skin is extra crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with a little fresh chopped parsley. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Notes

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel before baking to remove any excess moisture. This will help the chicken brown and crisp up nicely.
Season the chicken thighs generously to infuse them with flavor.
If you're baking bone-in chicken thighs, arrange them with the skin side up in the baking dish. This will help the skin crisp up and become golden brown and delicious.
Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
To reheat, bake in a 350°F oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until warmed through. For best results, add a splash of broth or water before reheating to keep the chicken moist and tender.

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