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    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Published: Jan 15, 2021 Β· Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Crispy juicy perfectly cooked chicken thighs. You will just need 4 ingredints to make this from scratch.
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    6 chicken thighs
    5 from 2 votes
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    Crispy oven-roasted chicken thighs prepared with just 4 ingredients from scratch.

    This is a simple but tasty bone in chicken thigh dish for the whole family!

    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
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    • πŸ”ͺ How to roast chicken thighs?
    • 🍴 Serving
    • 🍱 Storing
    • πŸ’­ FAQs
    • πŸ“– Recipe

    πŸ— Ingredients

    To make this dish you will need:

    • Chicken thighs - should be almost the same size so that they cook through the same way
    • Olive oil - I like to use extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt - I used pink Himalayan salt, regular salt will do too.
    • Black pepper - any will do but quality freshly ground pepper is preferred. I used a blend of black, pink, and white pepper for color and flavor contrast.

    You are free to add some more other spices and herbs too.

    I tried adding in the past thyme, rosemary or herbes de provence to the salt and pepper and it tasted great too!

    You can sprinkle and rub in lemon juice too if you are looking for citrus flavors.

    For a Asian flavored chicken thighs, add lime juice and grated ginger to the chicken seasoning and rub it in too.

    πŸ”ͺ How to roast chicken thighs?

    Here is an overview on how to make this from scratch in ease.

    The complete recipe with adjustable measurements is located further below in the recipe card. Video is the pop up.

    Step 1 - season

    Place chicken thighs next to each other in a baking dish.

    Sprinkle olive oil, salt and black pepper over the meat.

    pour olive oil and sprinkle seasoning over chicken thighs

    Step 2 - rub

    Rub the oil and seasoning into the chicken with your hands.

    rub seasoning and oil into chicken thighs

    Step 3 - roast

    Roast Chicken until crispy on the outside and juicy cooked inside.

    close up crispy chicken thighs

    🍴 Serving

    I love chicken with plain cooked rice such as basmati or Jasmin rice.

    Aromatic rice dishes also go well with this baked chicken, such as rice flavored with cloves, lemon rice, or cilantro rice.

    Or how about some roasted vegetables as a healthier side dish option? I recommend root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets as well as other vegetables such as brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

    Side dish salads are a good fit with chicken thighs. We enjoyed the thighs in the pictures with our broccoli radish salad.

    4 ingredients chicken thighs

    🍱 Storing

    Store chicken leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2-3 days.

    Warm up chicken in the oven for a few minutes until hot enough.

    To freeze

    You have the option to freeze your chicken thighs so that you just pop them into the oven when you want to cook them.

    For freezing, prepare and season chicken as per instructions, place on a tray, and freeze hard.

    Take out from the tray and store in an airtight freezer-friendly container.

    To use and cook, thaw in the fridge over night and cook as per instructions in the oven OR Place frozen into the oven and cook another 20-30 minutes extra ( Although I recommend to thaw completely for the meat to get used to the new temp).

    πŸ’­ FAQs

    What temperature do chicken thighs need to be baked?

    Bone-in chicken thighs require a higher heat setting to cook through well. That way the skin will turn out crispy, which helps in retaining the meat juices on the inside. The internal temperature of the meat should be 165 Fahrenheit/ ~73 Celsius.

    How long to roast chicken thighs at 400?

    Bone-in chicken thighs take 60 minutes to roast through at 400 Fahrenheit/ 200 Celsius.

    How do you keep chicken thighs from drying out?

    The oil used to rub in prevents the chicken thighs from drying out. I also recommend using bone-in chicken thighs because somehow the bones make sure that the chicken meat doesn't turn out dry. That way your skin will turn out crispy and the meat moist and tender.

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    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Crispy juicy perfectly cooked chicken thighs. You will just need 4 ingredints to make this from scratch.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    how to roast chicken thighs, oven roasted chicken thighs
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 chicken thighs
    Calories: 289kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 6 Chicken Thighs
    • 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • Β½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground *see Notes
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400Β° Fahrenheit/ 200Β° Celsius.
    • Place chicken thighs into a baking dish next to each other.
    • Pat dry chicken thighs with a clean kitchen towel if they are moist.
    • Sprinkle olive oil over the chicken.
    • Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the meat too.
    • Rub oil and seasoning in the meat with your hands. Not just the top surface but all over the chicken thigh.
    • Roast chicken at 400Β° Fahrenheit/ 200Β° Celsius for 60 minutes or until crispy baked on the outside. The meat should remain juicy on the inside.
    • Serve up hot with a side dish of your choice.

    Notes

    I like to use ground varieties of pepper mixed together. In the video, I used black pepper, pink pepper, and white pepper for a color and flavor contrast.

    Equipment

    • 9 x 13" Rectangular Baking Dish

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 289 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Cholesterol 111mg37%
    Sodium 475mg20%
    Potassium 232mg7%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 18g36%
    Vitamin A 88IU2%
    Calcium 9mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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