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Close-up of four perfectly baked chicken thighs seasoned with herbs in a white baking dish.

Ultimate Chicken Thigh Recipes Guide: Ingredients, Temps, Tips

This guide provides a straightforward recipe for oven-baked chicken thighs, focusing on essential ingredients, correct cooking temperatures, and helpful tips for a successful meal. It's designed for home cooks seeking reliable and flavorful chicken thigh dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish. Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, dried minced onion, and salt.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Notes

For a lemon-herb variation, toss the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and the juice of 1 lemon before baking. For a spicy version, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.

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