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Oven-baked chicken thighs with golden, crispy skin

Quick way to grow Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs in 20 Minutes

Achieve perfectly baked chicken thighs in just 20 minutes with this quick and easy recipe. Ideal for a fast weeknight meal, these juicy thighs are seasoned simply and cooked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet, skin-side up.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels before seasoning. Adjust seasoning to your preference, adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for more flavor.