Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

4.95 from 18 votes

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs made with just 3 ingredients. This recipe is so simple, you can make it any night of the week!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Chicken Thighs, Chicken Thighs, Roasted Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings thighs

Calories 288

Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with non-stick foil (about 2 inches apart).
Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper and Roast at 425°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Start checking at 30 minutes for small thighs, and allow up to 45–50 minutes for larger ones.
Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.

Don’t overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding the pan will result in steaming the chicken instead of roasting resulting in soggy skin.
Don’t cover the chicken with foil. Covering the pan with foil will also produce steam that will soften the skin instead of crisping it.
Use a meat thermometer as chicken thighs vary in size, it’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer. A safe cooking temperature for cooked chicken is 165°F.