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Close-up of two perfectly cooked oven baked chicken thighs with crispy, seasoned skin.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

This recipe provides instructions for making simple, foolproof chicken thighs baked in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup, then place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels. This step helps the skin crisp up.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. Rub the olive oil over all surfaces of the chicken thighs. Then, sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, making sure to coat the skin well.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  7. For extra crispy skin, you can switch the oven to the broiler setting for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you prefer to use boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the cooking time to about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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