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Best Chicken Thigh Recipes 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside

Discover how to make perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside chicken thighs. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Pounds Chicken thighs About 6-8
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and set it aside.
  2. Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the oil into the chicken to coat.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 374mgVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) before consuming.

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