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Close-up of perfectly roasted chicken thighs with a crispy skin and seasoned rub, glistening in their own juices.

How to Make Chicken Thigh Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn how to prepare delicious chicken thighs with this easy-to-follow recipe. This guide offers professional tips for flavorful and juicy results, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Broiling time (optional) 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt or ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
  • 3 pounds skin-on bone-in chicken thighs 8 bone-in thighs, see note below about boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400° F. Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasoning ingredients until they are well combined.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in your prepared baking dish.
  4. Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken, rubbing it onto both sides. For maximum flavor, try to rub some of the seasoning mixture underneath the skin as well as on top. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reaches at least 165° F. Cooking time will vary based on the size of your chicken thighs.
  6. If you want extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes. Ensure you are using a broiler-safe baking dish/pan and do not place parchment paper under the broiler.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you are using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, they will cook about 10 minutes faster.

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