Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are one of the easiest dinners to make. Just rub spices on some chicken then place in the oven to bake. Enjoy this family-friendly dinner with your favorite side dish.

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Another recipe we make over and over chez moi is this Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs. We love chicken thighs. They are so flavorful and honestly, we prefer them to chicken breasts. They are tastier than chunks of white meat aka chicken breasts. We normally get bone-in chicken thighs and that’s what you should get for this recipe.

This recipe couldn’t be easier. Rub our epic dry rub on the chicken and pop into the oven. Then go watch TV or read a book or make some fries while the oven does its work. The result is chicken that has incredible crispy skin and is tender on the inside. Eat and call it a day.

Crispy Chicken Thighs Step 1. Assemble all spices for the dry rub on a plate.

Crispy Chicken Thighs Step 2. Rub the spices all over the chicken.

Crispy Chicken Thighs Step 3. Baked until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

• Yield: 8 servings
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 40 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, about 8 thighs
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• Oil for greasing

Method

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil paper then rub generously with olive oil.
2. Pat chicken skin dry with paper towel.
3. Mix spices in a bowl and rub on the chicken making sure to rub every corner of the chicken with the spices.
4. Arrange the pieces of chicken on the prepared tray in a single layer, skin side up.
5. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and the skin is crispy.
6. Serve warm with your favorite side.