Baked Chicken Thighs
Baked chicken thighs have a crisp shell and a juicy interior. They are perfectly seasoned. A simple process that consistently yields delicious results!The ideal, cozy home-style meal is baked chicken thighs with potatoes (and 1-hour dinner rolls, if you have the prep time). Nothing extravagant or sophisticated, simply basic ingredients used to make the comfort cuisine we yearn for.
The oven does all the cooking for you, making these thighs incredibly simple to prepare. unlike grilling or pan searing, not much turning and tending is required. There are countless spice options for this recipe, making it flexible. Simply follow the instructions, stirring with oil and baking as needed. After that, you can use various herbs, spices, or blends to customize the seasonings to your heart’s desire.
Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Servings: 8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Ready in: 50 minutes
Ingredients Baked Chicken Thighs
- 8 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3.5 – 4 lbs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Zest 1 large lemon (1 Tbsp), the remainder of lemon cut into wedges for serving
- 5 garlic cloves minced, or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder