These baked chicken thighs are everything a weeknight dinner should be — quick to prepare, full of flavor, and wonderfully juicy every single time. A simple spice blend and a hot oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit!) are the secret to crispy skin and tender meat that practically melts. This recipe proves that the best meals don’t need to be complicated.
These baked chicken thighs are the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weekly rotation. The chicken is coated in a simple spice blend — paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper — then baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the meat is impossibly juicy. It’s one of my favorite no-fuss dinner recipe ideas, especially when I need something quick and reliable.
I’ve been making these juicy baked chicken thighs for years, and they always turn out just right. They’re based on my popular perfectly baked chicken breasts recipe. The high heat works its magic (this is why baked chicken thighs at 425 is such a great method), giving you beautifully browned edges without compromising tenderness. And if you prefer skinless chicken thighs, they work too — they won’t crisp up the same way, but they still stay wonderfully tender and flavorful.
If chicken thighs are your love language, you’ll also enjoy my baked honey-garlic chicken thighs — the same juicy texture, but with a sweet, sticky glaze that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Or browse more no-fuss dinner recipe ideas when you need a little inspiration.
What to serve with baked chicken thighs
On busy nights, I’ll often serve these with my creamy cucumber salad for something cool and crunchy on the side. If I have a few extra minutes, they’re also delicious next to my kale Caesar salad . And for a fully hands-off dinner, add a tray of extra crispy roasted potatoes to the oven at the same time — everything finishes together, and dinner practically makes itself.
These baked chicken thighs are simple, dependable, and full of flavor — exactly the kind of recipe that makes weeknights feel easier.
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Juicy & Crispy Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
- ▢ 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you’re not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Nutrition
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Favorite chicken thigh recipes
Korean Chicken Thighs
Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet and Sticky Glaze
Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Deliciously Sticky
Juicy & Crispy Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs , see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you’re not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
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These baked chicken thighs are everything a weeknight dinner should be — quick to prepare, full of flavor, and wonderfully juicy every single time. A simple spice blend and a hot oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit!) are the secret to crispy skin and tender meat that practically melts. This recipe proves that the best meals don’t need to be complicated.
These baked chicken thighs are the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weekly rotation. The chicken is coated in a simple spice blend — paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper — then baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the meat is impossibly juicy. It’s one of my favorite no-fuss dinner recipe ideas, especially when I need something quick and reliable.
I’ve been making these juicy baked chicken thighs for years, and they always turn out just right. They’re based on my popular perfectly baked chicken breasts recipe. The high heat works its magic (this is why baked chicken thighs at 425 is such a great method), giving you beautifully browned edges without compromising tenderness. And if you prefer skinless chicken thighs, they work too — they won’t crisp up the same way, but they still stay wonderfully tender and flavorful.
If chicken thighs are your love language, you’ll also enjoy my baked honey-garlic chicken thighs — the same juicy texture, but with a sweet, sticky glaze that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Or browse more no-fuss dinner recipe ideas when you need a little inspiration.
What to serve with baked chicken thighs
On busy nights, I’ll often serve these with my creamy cucumber salad for something cool and crunchy on the side. If I have a few extra minutes, they’re also delicious next to my kale Caesar salad . And for a fully hands-off dinner, add a tray of extra crispy roasted potatoes to the oven at the same time — everything finishes together, and dinner practically makes itself.
These baked chicken thighs are simple, dependable, and full of flavor — exactly the kind of recipe that makes weeknights feel easier.
Watch how to make this recipe
Subscribe to my channel to watch more cooking videos!
Juicy & Crispy Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
- ▢ 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you’re not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite chicken thigh recipes
Korean Chicken Thighs
Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet and Sticky Glaze
Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Deliciously Sticky
These baked chicken thighs are everything a weeknight dinner should be — quick to prepare, full of flavor, and wonderfully juicy every single time. A simple spice blend and a hot oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit!) are the secret to crispy skin and tender meat that practically melts. This recipe proves that the best meals don’t need to be complicated.
These baked chicken thighs are the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weekly rotation. The chicken is coated in a simple spice blend — paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper — then baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the meat is impossibly juicy. It’s one of my favorite no-fuss dinner recipe ideas, especially when I need something quick and reliable.
I’ve been making these juicy baked chicken thighs for years, and they always turn out just right. They’re based on my popular perfectly baked chicken breasts recipe. The high heat works its magic (this is why baked chicken thighs at 425 is such a great method), giving you beautifully browned edges without compromising tenderness. And if you prefer skinless chicken thighs, they work too — they won’t crisp up the same way, but they still stay wonderfully tender and flavorful.
If chicken thighs are your love language, you’ll also enjoy my baked honey-garlic chicken thighs — the same juicy texture, but with a sweet, sticky glaze that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Or browse more no-fuss dinner recipe ideas when you need a little inspiration.
What to serve with baked chicken thighs
On busy nights, I’ll often serve these with my creamy cucumber salad for something cool and crunchy on the side. If I have a few extra minutes, they’re also delicious next to my kale Caesar salad . And for a fully hands-off dinner, add a tray of extra crispy roasted potatoes to the oven at the same time — everything finishes together, and dinner practically makes itself.
These baked chicken thighs are simple, dependable, and full of flavor — exactly the kind of recipe that makes weeknights feel easier.
Watch how to make this recipe
Subscribe to my channel to watch more cooking videos!
Juicy & Crispy Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
- ▢ 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you’re not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite chicken thigh recipes
Korean Chicken Thighs
Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet and Sticky Glaze
Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Deliciously Sticky
These baked chicken thighs are everything a weeknight dinner should be — quick to prepare, full of flavor, and wonderfully juicy every single time. A simple spice blend and a hot oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit!) are the secret to crispy skin and tender meat that practically melts. This recipe proves that the best meals don’t need to be complicated.
These baked chicken thighs are the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weekly rotation. The chicken is coated in a simple spice blend — paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper — then baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the skin is shatteringly crisp and the meat is impossibly juicy. It’s one of my favorite no-fuss dinner recipe ideas, especially when I need something quick and reliable.
I’ve been making these juicy baked chicken thighs for years, and they always turn out just right. They’re based on my popular perfectly baked chicken breasts recipe. The high heat works its magic (this is why baked chicken thighs at 425 is such a great method), giving you beautifully browned edges without compromising tenderness. And if you prefer skinless chicken thighs, they work too — they won’t crisp up the same way, but they still stay wonderfully tender and flavorful.
If chicken thighs are your love language, you’ll also enjoy my baked honey-garlic chicken thighs — the same juicy texture, but with a sweet, sticky glaze that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Or browse more no-fuss dinner recipe ideas when you need a little inspiration.
What to serve with baked chicken thighs
On busy nights, I’ll often serve these with my creamy cucumber salad for something cool and crunchy on the side. If I have a few extra minutes, they’re also delicious next to my kale Caesar salad . And for a fully hands-off dinner, add a tray of extra crispy roasted potatoes to the oven at the same time — everything finishes together, and dinner practically makes itself.
These baked chicken thighs are simple, dependable, and full of flavor — exactly the kind of recipe that makes weeknights feel easier.
Watch how to make this recipe
Subscribe to my channel to watch more cooking videos!
Juicy & Crispy Baked Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
- ▢ 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and then sprinkle the thighs with the spices. If you’re not planning on eating the skin, sprinkle the spices under the skin. (See notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
