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Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs

This oven-baked chicken thigh recipe comes out tender, juicy, and full of flavor with crispy skin on top.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings4
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped or minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons salt or to taste
  • Optional: 1 stock cube
  • Optional: 3 tablespoons butter
  • Optional: Carrots and potatoes increase salt slightly if adding

Instructions

  • Clean the chicken and pat it dry.
  • Mix all dry seasonings in a bowl.
  • Rub chicken with seasoning blend and let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish. Top with sliced onions and garlic.
  • Add butter and crumble in stock cube if using.
  • If using lean chicken, add a splash of chicken broth to the pan.
  • Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Increase the heat for the final 10 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Chicken is done when the juices run clear and the skin is golden and crisp.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, cabbage, and cornbread for a comforting Southern-style dinner.