Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
The Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe focuses on baking seasoned chicken thighs coated in a sauce made of olive oil, Dijon and regular mustard, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Baking at 425°F crisps the skin and caramelizes the glaze, creating a balance of sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. The chicken is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring safe doneness with a crispy exterior.
The preparation requires tossing the thighs in the sauce before placing them in a baking dish, which collects any drippings and intensifies the flavor. Upon removing from the oven, the chicken is rested covered with foil to allow juices to redistribute, maintaining moistness.
This dish is flexible as boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used with reduced bake time. Leftovers keep well up to three days refrigerated and can be frozen for 4 to 6 months when properly stored. The glaze is optional; a simpler preparation with just salt, pepper, and olive oil is also mentioned.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard whole grain
- 1 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the thighs and toss them well.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to a 9x13 inch baking dish including any remaining sauce. No need to grease the dish.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until the chicken thighs have an internal temperature of 165 F degrees and skin is crispy.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Boneless skinless thighs can substitute but require 20-25 minutes bake time due to faster cooking.
- The honey mustard glaze is optional; seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil alone works well.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze for 4-6 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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