Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs are easy to make and the most delicious oven-baked chicken thighs ever! They’re coated in pantry-staple spices and baked until crispy on the outside and unbelievably juicy inside. With one juicy broiled chicken breast tip, this baked chicken thighs recipe turns out perfect every single time.
We love to serve these thighs with a creamy cucumber salad and some greek lemon potatoes. If you love chicken recipes, also try our perfect baked chicken breasts! With a few simple tips, this baked chicken thighs recipe turns out perfect every single time. Why these are our go-to baked chicken thighs The combination of simple, pantry-staple spices gives them tons of flavor. Based on the popular Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts recipe so you’ll know they’ll be a hit. After only 5 minutes of prep and they’ll be ready to hang out in the oven and cook themselves.
Many chicken thigh recipes call for sugar, but we think it’s unnecessary. This recipe is crazy delicious AND healthy. Leftovers are great sliced off the bone and served over salad for lunch. Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Drizzle the chicken thighs with some olive oil.
Sprinkle the spices over the chicken. After only 5 minutes of prep, these babies cook themselves. Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this. How long to bake chicken thighs Chicken thighs can vary widely in size which means that the time it takes to cook them also varies. You’ll want to cook your chicken thighs for 35-40 minutes at 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
If the thighs you’re cooking are very small, check them after 30 minutes. If they’re very big, they may need 45 minutes to fully cook. Chicken thighs are pretty forgiving, so if they stay in your oven for an extra few minutes, chances are they’ll still be juicy. If you’re feeling extra hungry, make a side of Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes, Greek Lemon Potatoes, or some perfect basmati rice for a full meal. If you love this recipe as much as we do, let us know with a 5-star rating! Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.