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Crispy baked chicken thighs on a white plate with parsley garnish and lemon wedges, golden skin close-up

Baked chicken thighs

These baked chicken thighs are an easy, simple baked chicken thighs recipe with bold garlic and onion flavor and crispy skin chicken thighs in oven results every time. Perfect for oven baked bone in chicken thighs, this garlic baked chicken thighs method answers how long to bake chicken thighs at 375 for juicy meat and golden skin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish or sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Paper towel
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel—this step helps the skin get really crispy.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish. Sprinkle both sides evenly with garlic powder, dried minced onion, and salt (about 1 teaspoon of each seasoning per thigh).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat near the bone reaches 165°F (74°C). The skin should be golden and crisp.
  • Let the thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps them juicy and lets the flavors settle.

Notes

Pro Tips for Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs
Don’t skip patting the chicken dry: Moisture is the enemy of crispy skin, so this quick step makes all the difference.
Use a meat thermometer: The only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken is to check that it’s reached 165°F.
Use the right baking dish: A shallow dish allows the heat to circulate better, resulting in crispier skin.
Make ahead: You can season the chicken up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Just bake when you’re ready!
Reheating tips: Crisp the chicken back up by reheating in a 375°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Delicious Variations to Try
Lemony Herbs: Toss the chicken with olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and the juice of 1 lemon before baking.
Spicy Kick: Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
Honey Mustard Glaze: Brush the thighs with a mix of 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard during the last 10 minutes of baking.