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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

This simple recipe, which calls for just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand, will quickly become a mainstay in your dinner rotation.

CategoryMaincourse

Total Time60 min

DifficultyAdvanced

Yields7 servings

CuisineAmerican

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a broiler pan or baking pan.

  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lift up skin gently; sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder under the skin. Replace skin. Season skin and underside of the thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. Arrange on the rack.

  4. Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue roasting until juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

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