Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs are a super easy and satisfying dinner any night of the week! Tender and juicy, you can easily pair these with all of your favorite side dishes for the perfect meal.
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Fans of chicken thighs will love this juicy chicken with seasoned and crispy skin! This dish is a great starting point for any meal and can easily be served with any side dishes you like for the perfect family dinner.
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Why this Recipe Works
Make this crispy roast chicken for a low-prep and stress-free dinner! The whole family will love the perfectly seasoned and crispy exterior and the tender, juicy meat interior.
With very few dishes to wash and only a couple of simple ingredients you probably have on hand already, this simple roast chicken recipe will become an instant favorite.
And if you and your family love recipes using chicken thighs, try my Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs or these Chili Crunch Chicken Thighs!
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Thighs: You'll want boneless chicken thighs with the skin still on--this is what makes them nice and crispy!
- Olive Oil: Avocado oil can also be used.
- Seasonings: Gather up garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and black pepper.
How to Make Crispy Roasted Chicken
- Step 1: Combine the seasonings with olive oil in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Coat all of the chicken thighs with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- Step 3: Place the chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet with the skins facing up.
- Step 4: Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until properly baked through and the crisp skin is a deep golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- For extra crispy chicken skin, turn on the broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on the chicken to make sure it doesn't burn.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel so the oil and spices stick to the surface better.
- Choose evenly sized chicken thighs for more even cooking.
- Another option is to use chicken breasts, though they'll cook a bit quicker, so keep an eye on them.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so all of the internal juices can settle.
Recipe FAQ's
Chicken thighs are made up of darker meat, so they're a bit more flavorful, tender, and juicy than chicken breasts are. Thighs take a bit longer to cook than chicken breast meat, but their tender texture is worth the extra minutes!
Be sure to leave the chicken lots of space in between while it bakes. Using a wire rack over the top of a roasting pan can allow for better air circulation and will also prevent the chicken from getting soggy as it cools.
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Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large bone in skin on chicken thighs about 3 pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place a cooling rack on a baking sheet or spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil and the seasonings and mix until combined.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and brush the seasoning mixture on both sides of the chicken thighs. Even getting some under the skin.
- Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. You can also turn the top broiler on for the last 2-4 minutes to make the skin extra crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and serve!
Notes
- Make sure your chicken thighs are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used as well as chicken breasts but you'll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
