This crispy baked chicken thigh recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare juicy and flavorful chicken. Perfectly seasoned and oven baked to perfection, they take minutes to prep. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.
Preheat the oven to 220C/428F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Combine the olive oil, garlic cloves, paprika, oregano, dill, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
Place the chicken thighs in a baking pan and coat well with the marinade. Leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill, covered.
Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
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Notes
TO STORE: Leftover baked chicken should be refrigerated and eaten within 3 to 4 days. Store them in an airtight container or wrapped in foil.TO FREEZE: Freezing bone-in chicken thighs is not the best idea. Instead, shred the baked chicken thighs before freezing them. Frozen baked chicken thighs will last up to 4 months in the freezer.TO REHEAT: Reheat chicken thighs in an oven preheated to 400F degrees for 15 minutes or until they are heated through.