Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 298kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoons honey
1 small lemon zested

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220C/450F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat the chicken dry to ensure there is no moisture. 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.
Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165F.

Video

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 REHEAT: Reheat chicken thighs in an oven preheated to 400F degrees for 15 minutes or until they are heated through.

Recipe variations

Spice it up. Add some red pepper flakes to the marinade if you like spicy chicken.
Use Italian seasoning. Being a blend of aromatic herbs, Italian seasoning is one of the easiest ways to make chicken more flavorful with minimal effort.
Marinate it. Instead of simple seasonings, why not use a chicken drumstick marinade or 4 ingredient chicken marinade before baking them in the oven?
Sprinkle some cheese. Add an extra crispy layer by adding a teaspoon or two of grated parmesan cheese.

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