Oven-baked Chicken Thighs are one of the simplest yet delicious family-friendly recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes. The chicken thighs are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Serve them with salads or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. This is one of the best chicken recipes to try any weeknight.
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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- Baking pan
Ingredients
- 800 grams Chicken thighs 6 to 8 chicken thighs bone-in & skinless
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ tablespoon of Ginger garlic paste
- 1 ½ teaspoon Red chile powder
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro or parsley freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Oil I have used coconut oil.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the juice of lemon, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chile powder, Cilantro, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar, and whisk. Now add the chicken thighs to the same bowl and mix so that they are coated well on both sides.800 grams Chicken thighs, Juice of 1 lemon, 1 ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 ½ tablespoon of Ginger garlic paste, 1 ½ teaspoon Red chile powder, 1 tablespoon Cilantro or parsley, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ¼ cup Brown sugar
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a single layer on cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
- Pour oil over the chicken thighs.¼ cup Oil
- Bake the thighs for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 and the exterior turns crispier. You can baste around 15 minute mark if need.
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Notes
- Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- You can use garlic powder and grated ginger instead of paste in the recipe.
- Melted butter can be substituted for coconut oil.
- See that the thighs develop a charred look like barbecue chicken for the best taste and flavor.
- You can skip the spices and add what you like. You cannot go wrong with this oven-baked recipe.
- As a meal prep, you can even marinate the chicken thighs in seasoning and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Any leftover cooked thighs can be chopped and added to soups, salads, sandwiches, or even fried rice.
Nutrition
Why will you love this recipe?
- These crispy baked chicken thighs are easy to make with a few minutes of preparation. The end result is a crispy exterior and juicy tender, flavorful chicken thighs.
- Chicken breasts will become hard when overcooked, but it is difficult to overcook chicken thighs.
- The recipe is very versatile. You can add any seasoning mix of your choice.
- Chicken thighs are affordable, thus making it a budget-friendly option for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs: This recipe uses bone-in, skinless chicken thighs. You can also use bone-in, skin-on, or boneless thighs. The cooking time will vary accordingly.
Oil: This helps the seasoning to stick and will make the exterior extra crispy
Seasoning: I have used lemon, salt, ginger-garlic paste, chile powder, fresh herbs, Italian seasoning, and sugar.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the juice of lemon, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chile powder, Cilantro, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar, and whisk. Now add the chicken thighs to the same bowl and mix so that they are coated well on both sides.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a single layer on cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
- Pour oil over the chicken thighs.
- Bake the thighs for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 and the exterior turns crispier. You can baste around 15 minute mark if need.
Tips
- Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- You can use garlic powder and grated ginger instead of paste in the recipe.
- Melted butter can be substituted for coconut oil.
- See that the thighs develop a charred look like barbecue chicken for the best taste and flavor.
- You can skip the spices and add what you like. You cannot go wrong with this oven-baked recipe.
- As a meal prep, you can even marinate the chicken thighs in seasoning and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Any leftover cooked thighs can be chopped and added to soups, salads, sandwiches, or even fried rice.
Serving suggestions
Serve crispy roasted chicken thighs with roasted vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, salad, or any flavored rice. Some of my family's favorite side dishes to serve with chicken include
- crispy garlic oven-roasted potatoes
- garlic turmeric rice
- roasted sweet potatoes
- creamy dill cucumber salad
- roasted Brussels sprouts
Recipe FAQs
You will bake the chicken thighs for 35 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees F. There is no need to rotate or flip. The temperature will ensure the thighs turn crispy yet remain juicy on the inside. The thighs are perfectly cooked when their internal temperature is about 165 degrees F. The higher the temperature, the crispier the chicken.
Baking at a higher temperature for less time is always better than baking at a lower temperature for a longer time.
Chicken thighs at a preferred temperature of about 425-450 degrees F (220° C - 230°C ) will require atleast 25 to 35 minutes of baking time. However, if the thighs are larger, the baking time varies accordingly, and bone in and skin on thighs will have to be cooked longer than boneless skinless thighs.
At 350° F (175°C) - 50 to 55 minutes
At 375°F (190° C) - 45 to 50 minutes
At 400°F (205° C) - 40 to 45 minutes
The most preferred temperature to cook chicken thighs is 220 degrees Celsius.
If you want a crispy exterior, leaving the chicken thighs uncovered is always best.
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Tara
Oooh you had me at just 30 minutes. Such a fantastic weeknight meal and the chicken looks so good!
Katherine
Great seasoning on these thighs - so easy too!
Dannii
These were perfectly cooked and the seasoning was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Mahy
Love how juicy these thighs looks - just the way I like to make mine... Time to cook!
Ned
Wow, these chicken thighs are incredible! Made them for my last BBQ and they were a hit! Thank you so much!