Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs

A close-up of seasoned baked chicken thighs on a sheet pan with prepared with parchment paper.

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This recipe for the Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs shows you how to cook juicy chicken, whether you're using boneless or bone-in, skin on chicken thighs. The spice blend is delicious and versatile too!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 461kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

BONE-IN, SKIN-ON THIGHS

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

BONELESS, SKINLESS THIGHS

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Spice blend for both types of chicken thighs

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Optional side dish of mixed veggies

1 head broccoli, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced

Instructions

BONE-IN, SKIN-ON THIGHS

Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix together spice blend in a small bowl. Pat chicken thighs dry then cover with spice blend.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add chicken thighs, skin facing down. Bake for 25-35 minutes depending on your size of thigh, then flip over and broil on high for 1-2 minutes if you're looking for extra crispy skin (optional...watch closely to make sure they don't burn!) The chicken should register an internal temperature of 165 F. Serve and enjoy!

BONELESS, SKINLESS THIGHS

Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix together spice blend in a small bowl. Rub chicken thighs with spice blend.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add chicken thighs with bottom area facing down. Bake for 12 minutes, then flip and bake 8 more minutes. The chicken should register an internal temperature of 165 F. Serve and enjoy!

IF ADDING VEGGIES

Toss veggies with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Add to baking sheet with chicken about halfway through cooking time (you only want the veggies to cook for about 10-12 minutes). Remove with cooked chicken, then serve and enjoy!

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