With crispy skin, juicy meat and the perfect flavour profile, these baked chicken thighs will always come out perfect. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dinner this main dish is the perfect start.
Are you wondering how to bake the perfect crispy chicken thighs? This is the foolproof recipe you’ve been looking for. Never disappoint at dinner time by having this recipe in your back pocket.
Ready in just 40 minutes this dish gives you all the time you need to make a delicious side veg and carb all while the chicken bakes in the oven.
Once you have these bone-in skin on chicken thighs you will never look back. Not only are they juicy on the inside they are super crispy on the outside. And thanks to a higher fat content than chicken breast they taste just as good the next day making this a great meal prep protein dish.
Preparing Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
Chicken thighs: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for this dish. They are easy and quick to cook and always turn out moist.
G&K All-Purpose Spice: A combination of spices and herbs, this all-purpose seasoning is made for meals like this. Make a batch in advance and always have it handy to add to your protein.
How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Another easy-peasy recipe for your weeknight dinner. If you don’t already have some G&K All-Purpose spice on hand you’ll need to make some to start.
Next, preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Next, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the sheet pan.
Next, season the bone-in chicken thighs with salt and G&K All-Purpose spice.
Now flip the thighs over and season the skin side with salt and our all-purpose spice.
Step 2: Bake the chicken thighs
Now place the cookie sheet with the chicken in the preheated oven. Bake the thighs for 35 mins or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Substitutions
G&K All-Purpose Spice: If you don’t have the required spices on hand feel free to skip any you don’t have. Alternatively, season the chicken generously with salt and pepper for an equally delicious dish.
Chicken thighs: If you’re not a fan of bone-in skin-on chicken thighs you can use chicken
breast or boneless chicken thighs instead. Check out our perfect baked chicken breast for the recipe.
Serving Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
These chicken thighs are so juicy and delicious they don’t need any enhancements. Serve with a side of pan-roasted asparagus, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and onion, baked whole cauliflower with breadcrumb topping. For a heartier meal add some carbs like baked saffron potatoes or easy vegetable rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bake frozen chicken thighs?
I would not recommend baking chicken thighs from a frozen state as the thighs will cook unevenly and cooking time will be hard to determine.
Instead, thaw your frozen chicken thighs overnight in the fridge and bake your chicken thighs fully thawed.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Equipment
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
- 2 tsp G&K All-Purpose Spice
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and G&K All-Purpose spice.6 chicken thighs, 2 tsp G&K All-Purpose Spice, ½ tsp salt
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and then place the seasoned chicken thighs on the parchment paper skin side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
