Description
These crispy baked chicken thighs come out perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside while staying juicy and flavorful on the inside. A foolproof recipe for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place on the rack.
3. In a bowl, mix all spices and baking powder, then rub onto chicken, including under the skin.
4. Brush with olive oil for added crisp.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp and internal temp reaches 165°F.
6. Optional: Broil for the final 2 minutes for extra crunch.
Notes
Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
For best results, air-dry chicken in fridge overnight.
Serve with mashed potatoes, greens, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken thighs