Roasted Chicken Thighs

5 from 2 votes

These bone-in roasted chicken thighs cook perfectly in just 40 minutes! The skin is super crispy, while the inside is tender, moist, and packed with flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 504kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs about 5 bone-chicken thighs
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and a wire rack.
Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Coat the chicken with the oil and spice mixture all over.
Place the chicken thighs on the wire rack and season lightly with salt and pepper. Make sure to season underneath the skin as well.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Allow the chicken to rest for 4-5 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

Pat dry the chicken with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture before seasoning it.
Take the chicken out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly. Cold chicken straight out of the fridge will cook unevenly.
Season the chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper after coating it with the oil and spice blend.
Make sure to season the chicken under the skin as well!
Cook the chicken on a baking sheet with a wire rack! Placing the chicken on a wire rack allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the chicken, ensuring it cooks evenly on all sides. This helps to avoid soggy chicken, resulting in a crispy and evenly cooked chicken.
Cook the chicken uncovered so the skin gets nice and crispy.
Feel free to serve with hot sauce, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or the sauce of your choice!

Nutrition