Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
This method starts with drying and trimming the chicken thighs, then coating them with a mixture of baking powder, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Baking begins at a low temperature on the bottom oven rack to render fat and cook gently, then finishes on the top rack at a higher temperature to crisp the skin effectively. The use of baking powder creates a drier surface that promotes browning and crispness.
The texture contrasts the crunchy skin with moist, flavorful meat underneath. Using a wire rack over foil allows heat circulation and easy cleanup. The seasoning can be adjusted based on the salt content of the chicken seasoning blend used, with salt added if necessary to balance the flavor without over-salting.
This recipe highlights the importance of the two-stage baking and the baking powder application to achieve crispness in oven-baked chicken thighs without frying. It pairs well with a variety of side dishes and fits well into a home-cooked meal.
The notes emphasize that baking powder is essential and cannot be substituted. Also, the foil-lined pan and wire rack are recommended for best results and cleanup. You can use your preferred chicken seasoning blend to customize flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh bone in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning your favorite variety
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt use if chicken seasoning is low or no salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Adjust your oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions. You need to start baking your chicken on the bottom rack and finish it off on the upper rack.
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees.
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Set aside.
- If your chicken seasoning is low or no salt or sodium you must use 2 teaspoons of salt or seasoned salt in this recipe. I just don't want your skin to taste salty (if you enjoy eating a little crispy skin like I do on occasion). Some chicken seasonings are have a high salt content.
- In a small bowl or in a large resealable bag, combine BAKING POWDER, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Wash and pat your chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat or skin if necessary.
- Place in the large resealable bag or bowl with powder mixture.
- Adjust and shake the chicken thighs around. Make sure all of them are lightly coated in the baking powder mixture. Shake each thigh to remove excess coating before placing on your prepared baking sheet.
- Place the chicken thighs on your prepared sheet. Bake for 50 minutes on the lower-middle rack.
- Remove your thighs from lower-middle and move to upper-middle rack. Close your oven door and turn the temperature up to 425 degrees. Your oven needs to preheat with the chicken thighs inside it.
- Bake for another 45 - 55 minutes and thighs are a nice golden brown color. Start watching your chicken thighs at about the 30 minute mark. Depending on the size of your chicken thighs you will need to check for the appearance of burnt spots. A few are ok but you don't want a lot of them.
- Try to turn your baking sheet quickly, halfway through baking if your oven has a hotspot. Remove thighs from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy|!
Notes
- Baking powder is essential for crispy skin; do not substitute with other ingredients.
- Cook chicken at low temperature first, then increase heat to crisp the skin properly.
- Use a foil-lined pan with a wire rack to allow air circulation and ease cleanup.
- Adjust salt in seasoning blend as needed to avoid overly salty skin.
- Any favorite chicken seasoning blend can be used to customize flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1311mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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