The simple combination of olive oil and garlic makes these oven-baked chicken thighs an epic recipe you’ll make on repeat. Show
This is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to make chicken for dinner, and in this post, I’m sharing a family-favorite recipe plus all of my best tips for baked chicken thighs that are juicy, flavorful, and so easy, you’ll want to make them at least once a week! 
There’s no secret that juicy baked chicken thighs are much more flavorful than chicken breasts. Add a little seasoning and every bite is heavenly. Achieving perfect baked chicken thighs with juicy meat and crispy, seasoned skin is possible, even when cooking at high oven temperatures. Baked Chicken Thigh IngredientsYou can bake chicken thighs with any of your favorite marinades or seasoning blends. For this recipe, I am using the simple combination of olive oil and garlic plus Italian seasoning. Together they pack a ton of flavor.
How to Bake Chicken ThighsThis recipe is made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, and the garlic-Italian seasoning rub, but you could follow the directions with your choice of seasonings or marinade.
Watch this video where I share all my best tips for baking chicken thighs and step-by-step instructions to help you get perfectly juicy chicken every time.
Want more incredible chicken recipes that are easy to whip up and please the family? Grab a copy of the Chicken. It’s What’s for Dinner recipe book. With 70+ recipes, you won’t run out of delicious dinner ideas anytime soon. Is It Better to Bake Chicken Thighs at 350 or 400It depends on how quickly you want the chicken thighs to cook. At 400F, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs will need 40 minutes. At 350F, they will need around 50 minutes. While the lower temperature takes longer, it decreases the risk of them drying out. More on the best temperatures for baking chicken thighs here. How Long to Bake Chicken ThighsHow long it takes to cook chicken thighs in the oven depends on the oven temperature and whether you are using bone-in, skin-on. Cuts without skin and bones take significantly less time but aren’t as juicy and lack delicious crispy skin. To make it easier, you can reference the correct baking times according to temperature and cut of chicken in the charts below: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baking chart
boneless, skinless chicken thighs baking chart
Read everything you need to know about baking boneless, skinless chicken thighs here. It’s important to keep in mind that oven temperatures will vary. Some will run hot, while others can have uneven heating. This will affect the time it takes the chicken to cook through and why it’s important to cook chicken according to internal temperature and not time. Dark meat is cooked through at 175F. Having a meat thermometer on hand is helpful and the most accurate indicator of removing the chicken from the oven. How To Season Baked Chicken ThighsYou can use any combination of salt, spices, and dried herbs to season chicken thighs. You’ll want to drizzle the thighs lightly with olive oil first, then sprinkle on the seasonings and rub them into the chicken. And, if you’re wondering, the combination of olive oil and dry spices is how you get crispy, golden chicken skin. I like to combine the mixture of spices and herbs in a small bowl, so every piece gets an even amount. And unlike marinades, you can bake the chicken immediately after seasoning. What to Serve with Oven Baked Chicken ThighsNow that you know how to make juicy baked chicken thighs, here are a few delicious sides to make it a complete meal:
Oven-Baked Chicken ThighsThe simple combination of olive oil and garlic makes these oven-baked chicken thighs an epic recipe you’ll make on repeat.
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Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?The higher the temperature when baking chicken thighs creates that golden brown outer skin that protects the dark meat from over cooking and tenderizes the inside making it even more flavorful and tender. I like to bake chicken thighs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes long.
How long should chicken thighs be cooked?Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size. Bone-in thighs, however, take a bit more time, between 25 and 30 minutes. Use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the thighs. They're finished cooking when the temperature reads 165°F.
How long do chicken thighs take to bake at 350?How Long To Bake Boneless Chicken Thighs At 350? Boneless Chicken Thighs take around 35-40 minutes to thoroughly bake in a 350-degree preheated oven.
What is the best temp to cook chicken thighs?Whether they're on a sheet pan, in a skillet, or in a saucy marinade, the best temperature for cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the oven is between 400°F and 450°F, with 425°F being the temperature we rely on most often.
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