Let me help you with dinner with this incredibly easy oven-roasted juicy chicken thigh recipe. Tender, oven roasted chicken thighs with a crisp skin each and every time you make them. This one will easily become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.
Chicken thighs are always a part of our dinner rotation, and when you read below, you'll learn who I like to roast these on a higher temperature for a very specific amount of time. I'm a big chicken dinner fan, such as my juiciest chicken cutlet recipe, or my chicken francese.
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Why you will love these juicy chicken thighs
- Simple and delicious for any night of the week.
- Easy to prep ahead of time and bake when ready.
- Prep for dinner for the week or leftovers for lunch!
What ingredients do I need for these chicken thighs?
- Bone-in Chicken Thighs: I love using bone-in chicken parts for cooking and slow and low roasting or baking because it adds so much more flavor to the meat.
- Olive Oil: A few tablespoons is all you need.
- Seasoning: We love using a seasoning from Primal Palate called New Bae. It's cajun, Southern, all rolled into one spice, with a hint of heat. Perfect for these thighs.
See the full recipe card for quantities of these ingredients.
Swaps and Substitutions
Roasted chicken thighs are super versatile, so here are a few options for making this recipe to suit your needs and preferences:
- Oil - You can use whatever oil you like!
- Seasoning - I love using an adobo or a cajun-style seasoning, but you can also use a traditional Italian seasoning or even a simple salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Boneless - You can definitely do boneless chicken thighs here, but your bake-time will decrease by approximately 20 minutes.
How do I make these chicken thighs?
Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.Pat dry the chicken thighs and place into a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and seasoning and toss to coat the chicken.
Lay the chicken in an even layer on the baking sheet.Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step 1: Pat dry the chicken thighs and place into a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil.
Step 2: To the chicken, add in the seasoning and toss to coat all of the chicken using tongs. Add more seasoning as desired to make sure the chicken is well coated.
Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out the chicken and bake for 55 minutes.
HINT: Add an additional sprinkle of seasoning on top before the thighs go in the oven. This will ensure a nice coating of seasoning on top.
Serving Suggestions
- Meal Prep: Prepare the chicken thighs ahead of time, overnight, and throw them in the oven an hour before dinner, and be ready for dinner in minutes.
- One and Done Dinner: Throw a few veggies on the same pan as the chicken thighs and you've got a sheet pan ready in just under an hour. If you choose to do this, put the veggies on the pan approximately 20 minutes into the bake time so that they do not burn.
Storage Information
To Store: You can place the rest of the chicken in a sturdy tupperware and consume the remaining chicken within 3-4 days after cooking.
To Freeze: You can easily add this to a freezer pre-baking and thaw the night before you want to bake them!
PRO TIP:
Leftovers of these juicy roasted chicken thighs make for a delicious chicken salad or on top of a salad for lunch. Any leftover chicken, shred and save in a bowl. You can plan a few more weeknight meals out of this one recipe.
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Easy Oven-Roasted Juicy Chicken Thigh Recipe
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet pan
- aluminum foil
- tongs
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon seasoning adobo, garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs and place into a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and seasoning and toss to coat the chicken.
- Lay the chicken in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
Sha Peace says
love a one and done meals especially when it's Friday night. the chicken thighs recipe is simple,yummy and a go to meal for my family
Rosie says
We made these instead of a large turkey for Thanksgiving and they were great! Super juicy and tender just like you said it would be. This is my new go to recipe for chicken thighs. Thank you for the recipe.!
Cheryl says
I hate making chicken on the bone because I always dry it out, but this recipe is so perfect. The chicken comes out juicy every single time, and I've made this recipe a few times, finally had a chance to comment! I pair with some mashed potatoes and broccoli, and it's just so good.