Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are everything you want in a simple dinner juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with bold, savory flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday meals, this easy recipe gives you that satisfying crunch without deep frying. Serve them with your favorite sides and you’ve got a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing meal ready to go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure the skin gets extra crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a cast-iron skillet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until skin is crispy and internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crisp, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end just watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to really dry the chicken skin before seasoning it’s the secret to that irresistible crunch.
- Want a smoky twist? Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder to the spice mix.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer to keep that skin crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken thighs, oven-baked chicken, easy chicken dinner