Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin, juicy meat, and so easy! This chicken thigh recipe is a weeknight favorite in our house.

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken thighs, crispy baked chicken thighs, easy baked chicken thighs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 796kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Equipment

Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked pepper
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Add all of the ingredients except for the parsley to a large zip top bag and seal. Smush the chicken around in the bag to coat in the seasoning.
Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees.
Sprinkle chicken with parsley just before serving.

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Notes

There are generally about 8 chicken thighs in 3 pounds of chicken. We count on 2 chicken thighs per person when serving.

It's easy to mix up the seasonings. Use your favorite spice blend or create your own. We like this basic mix for a simple, classic flavor.

The cook time will vary based on the size of the chicken thighs. We find it best to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. It should read 165 degrees in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone.

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