Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs have the most tender and juicy meat, with perfectly crisp skin. This is such a family favorite, we can’t get enough of it!
I know it feels like boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the coolest thing since sliced bread. I mean, they are everywhere right now. But we can’t get enough of the tender, juicy dark meat that chicken thighs have to offer. So often chicken is overcooked and dry, and you never know what you’re going to get when given chicken at dinner. Rest assured, these crispy oven baked chicken thighs are everything you’ve ever wanted out of a piece of chicken. It doesn’t get any better than this!
This recipe is so versatile, you can prepare any cut of chicken this way. Are you a drumsticks lover? Us too. Chicken breasts? Leave that bone in and skin on and you’ll never see chicken breasts the same again. You can even cut up a whole chicken and use it all in this recipe! Pair it with your favorite sides, like a good mashed potato, grilled corn, and crusty baguette, and you have yourself a to-die-for meal! Don’t take our word for it though, get cooking!
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Can I use any cut of chicken?
This recipe does not discriminate. You can use any and all of the chicken here, from wings to breasts. For juicy meat and crispy skin, keep the bone in and skin on.
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What should I serve with Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs?
Keep things old fashioned and serve with creamy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable on the side. Also, good bread never disappoints on the side of oven baked chicken.
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Can I cook vegetables with the chicken in the same dish?
Single sheet pan recipes save SO much extra time and effort. So long as your dish is large enough, you can easily add cubed potatoes or any other vegetable. Just make sure to toss your veggies in oil first and check appropriate cooking times so you don’t under or over cook them.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious chicken recipes:
- Fajita Stuffed Chicken
- Grilled Lemon Chicken Kabobs
- Easy Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos
- Crispy Fried Chicken
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Rachel,
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Loved this simple but flavor packed recipe. Served it with Cuban rice, fiesta corn and rice combo. Huge hit!!
I have made this several times and it is now my go to chicken recipe! Fabulous and my kind of dish. One dish put in the oven and you are done. I do have a questions. We are making Christmas dinner for 50 ER nurses. I’m of course making this. Any sugestion how much will I need? or general tips.. Appreciated.
I made 2 thighs for us and it was nowhere near crispy!!
Granted I did not put it under the broiler but it never did get crispy first☹️
I very much LOVE this recipe and tried it as is and also with boneless chicken thighs with no skin. Loved them both. Now… I had a BOGOfree family back of chicken thighs so did the first one as is and the second on a cookie sheet… oh boy game changer. No need to put under a broiler and just because decided to add some rosemary… ooo lala YUMMO I double the seasonings too but that’s all personal preference. I rarely do a recipe as is because I know what I like but this is AWSEOME
My very picky, chicken hating son just couldn’t get enough of this. He even asked for the recipe. As advertised it was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. This will be a regular dish in my home from now on!
Those chicken thighs have my mouth watering 😋
I could of eaten them all, they were that good. Thanks for this wonderful and simple recipe.
Chris
Been making these forever!!!! Love them!!! Made me switch from white meat to dark.
Delicious and easy! Excellent flavor.