Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
The Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated with Italian dressing and a blend of spices such as garlic powder, kosher salt, adobo seasoning, Sazon, and oregano. The marinade both flavors the chicken and helps keep it moist during baking. Baking the thighs first skin side down allows the fat to render and the meat to cook through, while flipping them skin side up for the latter half of baking crisps the skin to a golden finish.
Baking at 425°F results in a crispy texture on the outside while maintaining juiciness inside. The combination of Sazon with garlic powder and oregano brings a nuanced, savory taste to the chicken. The method requires flipping the thighs mid-bake to ensure even cooking and crisp skin. The recipe can be quickly baked if pressed for time but benefits from marinating overnight to deepen flavor.
This dish can be served as an entrée alongside vegetables, grains, or salads. Using a rack for baking helps air circulate and encourages crispiness, but nonstick foil or a greased pan can be substituted. The seasoning blend provides a distinctive Latin-inspired flavor without extra steps.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs (with bone and skin on)
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sazon seasoning or 1 packet store bought like Goya or Loisa
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh, dried
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, season the chicken thighs with Italian dressing, salt and remaining spices on both sides to evenly coat. For the most flavor, cover and marinate overnight or as much time you can before ready to bake. If you don’t have time, don’t worry you can still bake them right away..
- Preheat the oven 425F. Transfer the chicken thighs skin side down to a large sheet pan with a rack. If you don’t have a rack, you can use nonstick foil or spray the sheet pan pan with oil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs over skin side up and continue baking 20 to 24 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy and cooked through in the center.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 31% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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