Crispy Bone-In Chicken Thighs
Three ingredients, one pan, 25 minutes. These bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs bake at 425°F — the fat under the skin renders as they cook, which is exactly why you get crispy, puffed skin and meat that stays moist at the bone.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 (1.3 kg) bone-in chicken thighs 6-7 ounces each, with skin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning *I used everything seasoning, but you can use any dried herb blend like herbs de Provence, or your favorite rub. Check the label to be determine if yours has salt, and if so, reduce the amount to season the chicken.
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 (220 C) degrees.
- Choose a rimmed baking sheet pan just large enough hold the chicken without crowding (approximately 13"x9"). Line it with parchment paper or foil for easy clean-up.
- Pat the chicken as dry as possible on all sides with paper towels (this step helps the skin crisp). Put the chicken thighs on the sheet pan. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and the seasoning blend evenly on both sides of the chicken. Arrange the pieces skin-side up and drizzle about a tablespoon of oil over them.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until the skin is puffed and golden brown. The internal temperature of the chicken should register 165-175 (76C) degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Serve the chicken with the pan juices spooned alongside.
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Notes
- Make ahead: The seasoned, uncooked chicken can be prepped and stored in the fridge up to one day ahead. For the crispiest skin, refrigerate uncovered or loosely covered. The exposed air helps dry out the skin even further, so it crisps faster in the oven.
- Baked chicken thighs will keep refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen in an airtight container for 1 month. To reheat, use a 350°F oven until warmed through, or the air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes — the air fryer does a better job of reviving the crispy skin. Avoid the microwave, which will steam and soften the skin.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSodium: 308mg
