These easy Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy and packed with flavor. The best part? They are super easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
If you’re in search of a quick and simple method to cook chicken thighs, look no further! Roasting them in the oven is one of the simplest and tastiest methods. It yields incredibly crispy skin that’s absolutely delicious. Bonus, it doesn’t take much effort to achieve that perfect level of crispiness.
The key to achieving that crispy skin is ensuring that the skin is patted dry prior to seasoning the chicken thighs. This removal of excess moisture allows the skin to become crisp rather than soggy and unappealing.
These southern style green beans and scalloped potatoes pair well with this roasted chicken recipe!
- Chicken Thighs – This recipe uses bone in, skin on chicken thighs.
- Butter – Unsalted butter that has been softened.
- Seasonings/Spices/Herbs – This recipe uses a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh or dried thyme and fresh parsley. Any premade seasonings that are good on chicken will work here.
- Lemon – A little lemon zest for brightness and flavor!
This recipe comes together with just a few simple steps.
STEP 1
Set the chicken out on the counter 20-30 minutes before you are ready to cook it. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
STEP 2
Combine the softened butter, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and lemon juice.
STEP 3
Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken thighs, I like to use a pastry brush to do this, so that the butter doesn’t melt or stick to my hands. Then place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or rack. If using a rack, make sure to place a pan underneath the chicken to catch the drippings.
STEP 4
Place in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165°F – 185°F. I personally prefer my bone-in chicken to be cooked to 185°F because I feel like the texture is better. The USDA does state that bone-in chicken can be cooked to 165°F and be safe to consume.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
How long do you cook baked chicken thighs?
At 400°F chicken thighs need to be cooked for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350°F or 400°F?
It is better to bake chicken thighs at 400°F to achieve super crispy skin.
Should you cover chicken thighs when baking?
No, you should not cover chicken thighs when baking them. This will prevent the skin from getting super crispy, which we want!
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Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs
These easy Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy and packed with flavor. The best part? They are super easy to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat an oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring that the skin is completely dry.
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Mix together the softened butter, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and lemon zest.
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Using a pastry brush, spread the butter mixture all over the chicken thighs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes.
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The chicken thighs are done when the internal temperature reads 165°F -185°. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
