🍗 Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
Oven-baked chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. They work great for a quick dinner and develop a crispy skin when baked properly.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on works best)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: onion powder, dried thyme, chili flakes
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: 200 °C (400 °F).
- Prepare chicken: Pat the thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season: Rub with olive oil, then sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly.
- Arrange: Place thighs skin-side up on a baking tray or rack.
- Bake: Cook for 35–45 minutes until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 74 °C (165 °F).
- Optional crisp: Broil for 3–5 minutes at the end for extra crispy skin.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Garlic vegetables or salad
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Dry the skin well before seasoning for crispiness.
- Use a wire rack on the tray so heat circulates evenly.
- Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
✅ If you want, I can also give you:
- A 3-ingredient baked chicken thighs recipe
- Super crispy restaurant-style chicken thighs
- Honey-garlic baked chicken thighs 🍯🍗.
