These Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In) are a simple yet delicious old-fashioned meal with a burst of flavorful. Chicken thighs marinated in garlic, lemon and olive oil, then baked to perfection.
This oven baked chicken thighs has a crispy skin and juicy texture that anyone would love and enjoy in a chow. Serve them with Carrot Salad, Turmeric Rice or Angel Hair Pasta.
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Old Fashioned Bone In Baked Chicken Thighs
The old fashioned dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. It serves the purpose of providing an excellent and healthy meal for the family and friends.
Serving this food anytime from noon and evening is perfectly fine. This dish also give off a classic and restauranteur vibe in case you fancy an elegant meal.
This recipe will teach you the best way to prepare bone in baked chicken thighs and why it is not a waste of time.
Best Seasoning To Use
The seasonings for this bone in chicken thighs dish include paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. These spice mix will surely enhance the natural flavor of the meaty part of the chicken. However, You can also use My Mediterranean seasoning mix recipe in making this dish.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
The internet has a lot to offer when it comes to cooking and preparing bone in chickens. However, this particular recipe works perfectly well because of the following reasons to consider:
- This old fashioned baked chicken thighs recipe is easy and quick to prepare.
- The seasonings used are simple, yet they ensure an excellent seasoned dish.
- The ingredients are available anywhere and aren't costly.
- Baked Chicken Thigh is healthy and good for anyone who has no allergy to poultry.
Ingredients
- Bone In Chicken Thighs: The thighs in this recipe should be bone in, skin on chicken thighs to achieve a more flavorful and juicier taste. Chicken thighs are naturally meaty, so the other ingredients won't have any problem seeping into the meat to combine the flavors.
- Garlic: Preferably minced, will serve as a potent flavoring agent for this recipe. It will also help bring out the aroma of the baked chicken, making it more mouthwatering.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil is the best choice for baking and is the healthiest one among cooking oils when it comes to baking. In this recipe, olive oil will enhance the flavor of the dish and encourage the browning of the chicken while inside the oven.
- Lemon Zest: What is a better ingredient to season and make something juicier other than lemon zest? Note that chicken thigh is dark meat, and lemon helps balance the more robust flavor of the dark meat in thighs and the fat from the chicken. They did so good in my recipe Lemon Rosemary Chicken.
- Seasonings: There are many seasonings for bone in baked chicken thighs, but it is always best to stick with the classic combinations of paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Paprika is the best taste enhance for chickens, while black pepper and salt add spice to the flavor. Fresh rosemary, as a seasoning, will also make the food easy to digest.
Substitutes & Variations
- Replace garlic with diced chives since chives are well-suited and popular with cream-based dishes like baked chicken. Chives will also add a pleasant visual effect as a garnish to the Bon-in Baked Chicken Thigh afterwards.
- Make this recipe a bit sweeter and buttery by adding honey or maple syrup and butter to the mixture of olive oil, like in my recipe Maple Chicken Thighs.
How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In)
Preparations: Preheat the oven to 220C/ 428F and line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and top it with an oven-safe wire rack.
One: In a large mixing bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper, chopped rosemary, lemon zest and garlic.
Two: Wash the chicken and pat them dry using a paper towel. Toss the chicken in the olive oil mixture (make sure all the chicken are evenly coated).
Three: Transfer the chicken thighs into the rack leave space between the thighs.
Four: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with some chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.
Top Tips!
- Patting the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel before mixing them into the olive oil mixture will make it crispier later when already baked.
- Add some slices of lemon to the sides of the rack before putting the chicken inside the oven. This addition will enhance the juice of the dish without compromising the crispy texture.
- It is best to use a rimmed baking sheet for the rack so that the juice of the baked chicken won't make a mess.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken before taking it out of the oven. The internal temperature should be at least 165F, according to the FDA.
- While baking, avoid unnecessary rearrangement of the chicken to prevent getting deformed and messy to look.
Serving Suggestions
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes have a rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture that will complement the crispy and juicy texture of this dish. That's why they would seem like a perfect combo meal.
At dinner, Mushroom Fried Rice Or Cajun Rice Dressing will also go well with the Bone In Oven Baked Chicken Thighs.
You can also serve this main dish with Elton Corn Salad or Tomato and Onion Salad.
How To Store
Let the chicken thighs cool completely, and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag in the fridge. They will last for 4-5 days.
To freeze: Store them for longer in the freezer; they will last for 4-6 months in a well-sealed container.
Reheating instructions: You can reheat these Oven Baked Chicken Thighs (Bone In) In the microwave for 30-60 seconds. In the oven for 10-15 minutes at 170C/ 338F. Or in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350F.
Recipe FAQs
Chicken thighs have a more strong chicken flavor than the other part. Thighs are also tender and moist without being overly fatty or oily. Thigh parts are suitable for crispy recipes like baked chicken as well since it has succulent meat.
Perhaps you haven't pat the chicken dry before seasoning it; that is why the outcome seems lumpy and not crispy. Try rubbing olive oil all over the chicken as well since it helps in making the chicken crispy. Consider toning down with the lemon zest as well in case it creates more juice than necessary.
Storing this dish is perfectly alright, even for four months. The only thing you need to do is make sure you use an airtight container to keep the chicken thighs before putting them in the fridge. Ensure that they are completely cooled before storing them in an airtight freezer-safe container.
It is okay if the chicken thighs aren't bone in nor skin on; however, the outcome wouldn't be as juicy and crispy.
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Oven Baked Bone In Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs , bone-in, skin-on
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220C and line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and top it with an oven-safe wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper, chopped rosemary, lemon zest and garlic.
- Wash the chicken and pat them dry using a paper towel. Toss the chicken in the olive oil mixture (make sure all the chicken are evenly coated).
- Transfer the chicken thighs into the rack leave space between the thighs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with some chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.
Notes
- Patting the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel before mixing them into the olive oil mixture will make it crispier later when already baked.
- Add some slices of lemon to the sides of the rack before putting the chicken inside the oven. This addition will enhance the juice of the dish without compromising the crispy texture.
- It is best to use a rimmed baking sheet for the rack so that the juice of the baked chicken won't make a mess.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken before taking it out of the oven. The internal temperature should be at least 165F, according to the FDA.
- While baking, avoid unnecessary rearrangement of the chicken to prevent getting deformed and messy to look.
Clair
This recipe was absolutely yummy! I used boneless, skinless thighs, and it turned out amazing and juice. I have never been a fan of chicken thighs, but this is a simple and delicious recipe, and I liked it so much. I’ll do this again, for sure.
Mark
Chicken thighs have always been my favourite part of the chicken. Now, I can say that this is the best chicken recipe I have ever made. Thanks!!
Camila
This recipe is really easy to make and so delicious!
Savannah
I make this recipe, and it is so good. This is my go-to chicken thigh recipe lately. Thank you for sharing it.
Madison
These chicken thighs look crispy. I will try the recipe this weekend.