crispy baked chicken thighs

Name: Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil (can sub with garlic butter); 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jul 21, 2025

This is my “go-to” chicken recipe. The blend of herbs and spices in the rub mix gives these thighs a wonderfully crispy skin and moist dark meat underneath. This dish is perfect even for busy nights when you don't have a lot of prep time, because it doesn't require marinating time. You can marinate for a richer flavor depth, but it's still quite delicious if you don't. I usually serve it with white rice or potatoes and some steamed green beans. You can use skin-on chicken breasts, but you run the risk of the chicken drying out.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil (can sub with garlic butter)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make crispy baked chicken thighs

Step 1

Prepare oven to 425°F. Line a standard-size baking sheet (cookie sheet) with parchment paper.

Step 2

Rinse chicken thighs briefly (to remove oils and residue, then pat thighs dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible (which is crucial for making sure the skin crisps sufficiently).
Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, blend together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over all sides of the chicken thighs, getting into each nook and fold. Place the coated thighs on the baking sheet, skin side up.
Step 4

Bake the thighs for 45 to 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For extra crispness of the skin, you can broil the thighs during the last 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5

When the thighs are done, set the baking sheet aside to let the thighs rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle and to keep the inside meat moist. Then serve immediately.
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