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The Best Crispy Skin Baked Chicken Thighs for Juicy Weeknight Dinners

Four perfectly cooked, juicy chicken thighs with dark, crispy, seasoned skin resting on a white plate.
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Follow this simple recipe to achieve perfectly juicy chicken thighs with shatteringly crisp skin every time you bake them. This is an easy weeknight chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place an oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
  4. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken thighs, ensuring the skin is lightly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs, focusing on rubbing it into the skin.
  6. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit and the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp. For extra crisping, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, reduce the baking time to 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • For a flavor variation, add 1 tablespoon of melted garlic butter over the skin halfway through cooking.
  • You can place the chicken on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet for better air circulation, which helps crisp the bottom skin.

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