Crispy and Tender Baked Chicken Thighs
Golden, juicy, and seasoned to perfection—these Crispy and Tender Baked Chicken Thighs are a no-fuss dinner hero. With simple pantry spices and oven-roasted skin that crisps up beautifully, this recipe turns everyday chicken into a crave-worthy classic.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4–6 1x
Ingredients
Cooking spray
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
¼ tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp onion salt
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground thyme
¼ tsp ground paprika
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking dish or sheet with cooking spray.
Season chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix all the spices. Rub the blend evenly over each thigh.
Arrange and bake: Place thighs skin-side up in the dish. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
Optional broil: For extra crispy skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~300–350 cal
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 1g net carbs
- Protein: 26g