Simple Baked Chicken Thighs

Craving a quick and hassle-free meal? This baked chicken thighs recipe is the perfect choice! It's simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Baking Chicken Thighs: A Step-by-Step Guide

For a detailed list of ingredients and a full set of instructions, see the recipe below, but here's a quick overview of the basics:

Seasoning Chicken Thighs

These incredibly easy chicken thighs are simply flavored with garlic powder and onion flakes. Feel free to customize with your preferred spices and seasonings, such as salt and pepper, to suit your taste.

Cooking Chicken Thighs in the Oven

Here's a quick rundown of what to expect when baking chicken thighs at home:

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a baking dish, season both sides, and bake in a preheated oven until fully cooked through.

Baking Time for Chicken Thighs

At 375°F, chicken thighs should be perfectly cooked in about 30 minutes. To ensure they’re done, check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165°F near the bone at the thickest part of the thigh.

Delicious Pairings for Chicken Thighs

Looking for ideas on what to serve with your chicken thighs? We've got plenty of tasty suggestions to inspire your meal. Check out these flavorful recipe collections for crowd-pleasing options:

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Storing Leftover Baked Chicken Thighs

Let the leftover baked chicken thighs cool before storing them in an airtight container, where they’ll stay fresh for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. If you won’t be able to finish them in time, check out our full collection of Leftover Chicken Recipes.

Dinogo Community Reviews and Tips

“Incredibly simple and absolutely delicious,” praises edesia. “Just keep in mind that bone-in thighs take about twice as long to cook.”

“So simple and tasty,” shares ChefJ. “I used my favorite seasoning blend, topped the chicken with melted butter, and baked as directed. Turned out perfect! Also, the drippings make an amazing gravy.”

“A great base recipe for adding other delicious flavors,” says skyy38. “Next time I’ll add fennel and red pepper flakes for a smoky kick!”

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 4 chicken thighs

• 4 teaspoons garlic powder

• 4 teaspoons onion flakes

Instructions

Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone; it should read 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (per serving)