Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Oven baked chicken thighs recipe is so delicious and easy to make in just 30 minutes. The outside is crispy while the inside is tender and flavorful.

Oven baked chicken thighs recipe

This tasty recipe for oven baked chicken thighs is quick and easy enough for busy weeknights but delicious enough for company. If you enjoyed our recipe for oven baked chicken breasts, you will love this new recipe for baked chicken thighs.

Not only are chicken thighs frugal but they are so moist and make a great dinner option. The outside is crispy and all of the seasonings give it such amazing flavor. It reminds me of a rotisserie chicken and our family just loves it.

Even better, the entire meal bakes in only 30 minutes. You can’t get takeout in that amount of time. This meal is super easy and so tasty.

How do you keep chicken thighs from drying out in the oven?

Coating chicken with olive oil before baking helps to ensure it does not dry out. You also want to be careful that you do not over cook the chicken because it will become dry.  Just make sure to keep an eye on the timer.

Ingredients for the best oven baked chicken thighs:

• 12 Chicken Thighs – Skin on with Bones
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ tsp Paprika (See The Best Paprika Substitutes)
• Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt and 1 tsp Pepper

How to make baked chicken thighs:

First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil) for each clean up.

Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs.  I used a basting brush to cover the chicken thighs evenly.

Combine all the seasonings together in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken thighs.

How long to bake chicken thighs:

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!

How Do I Know When The Chicken Is Done?

Insert the thermometer into the thickest or meatiest part of the chicken and it should read between 165 F – 175 F degrees when the chicken is done.

Do I Have To Use Chicken Thighs?

No! You can use any type of chicken you prefer. You can use drumsticks, chicken pieces such as tenderloin or chicken breasts.

Just keep in mind the cooking time will vary based on what type of meat you use.

We love to use what we have in the freezer or can get on sale at the grocery store.

Plus, I have found that by using what is on sale at the grocery store or already in the freezer helps the grocery budget greatly!

We are big fans of using what we have or can grab on sale at the grocery store. By cooking like this, it really helps me to save money on groceries. 

It is a huge help to our budget. I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning!

What to serve with baked chicken thighs?

Just keep it simple with side dishes. We love this easy 4 ingredient Parmesan Pasta. Yum!

The possibilities are endless and oven baked chicken thighs are delicious with just about anything.

We love mashed potatoes and green beans. It is simple but delicious.

Rice is also tasty. We actually keep this in the freezer so it is so easy on busy nights.

Learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer and we all can enjoy a really easy meal.

We do this for lots of meals and it helps put together a quick meal. If you are not freezing rice, it is such a time saver.

Sometimes we also add a simple side salad or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for another easy side idea.

This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Make sure you have a good baking sheet. 

We used this baking pan for the chicken thighs recipe. You can usually catch them on sale if you are like us and need a few new ones.

Everyone will love oven baked chicken thighs recipe. 

This recipe is absolutely delicious and so quick and easy. Dinner in 30 minutes? Yes please!

The flavor is just amazing and each bite is moist and tender. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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