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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

These Easy Baked Chicken Thighs are so crispy and juicy that you'll want to make them this way all the time! Seasoned to perfection, they only take a handful of pantry ingredients to put together. It's the perfect hands-off main dish to make on a busy weeknight.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken thighs, chicken thighs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and on top of it with parchment paper. Then, place a cooling rack on top of the preparing baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl add dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, salt and black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
    set of two photos showing spices in a small glass bowl
  • Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board. Use a kitchen shears to trim any excess skin. Then, pat them dry with paper towels to draw out moisture.
  • In a large bowl, place the chicken thighs, and drizzle olive oil all over them.
    overhead view of raw chicken thighs inside of a glass bowl
  • Sprinkle the spices on the chicken thighs and use your hands or tongs to spread the spices into the chicken.
    overhead view of raw chicken thighs with spices inside of a glass bowl
  • Place the chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    overhead view of raw chicken thighs on a rack
  • Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until they reach the internal temperature of 160ºF (use a meat thermometer for that).
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    overhead view of chicken thighs on a rack

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  • Pat the chicken thighs dry to remove any moisture so the seasoning sticks better to the chicken.
  • Do not skip using the rack as it allows hot air to circulate under the chicken thighs.
  • For crispier skin, you can broil the chicken at the end. 
  • To store: You can store cooked chicken thighs for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • To reheat: Reheat the chicken thighs in the microwave. You can also use a toaster oven to keep the skin crispy.
  • To freeze: You can freeze cooked chicken thighs for up to 4 months in freezer-safe bags

Nutrition

Serving: 18 | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 1g