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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

The ultimate comfort food! These **Oven Baked Chicken Thighs** are juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. A perfect easy weeknight dinner that your family will love. Get ready to satisfy your cravings tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Whole grain dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3 piece)
  • 9×13-inch Casserole Dish
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and season them generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the sauce over the thighs and toss them well.
  5. Transfer the chicken thighs to a 9×13 inch baking dish including any remaining sauce. No need to grease the dish.
  6. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until the chicken thighs have an internal temperature of 165℉ degrees and skin is crispy.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on: for max flavor and crispy skin.
  • Reduce bake time: If using boneless, skinless thighs, cut the bake time to around 25 minutes.
  • Don’t skimp on the glaze: It’s perfectly balanced: sweet from the honey, tangy from the mustard, and just enough heat from the pepper flakes.
  • Internal temp matters: Chicken thighs are safe to eat at 165°F (74°C), but I like taking them to 175°F (80°C) for extra crispiness.
  • Add more heat: Want it spicier? Just add a pinch of cayenne or extra red pepper flakes.
  • Double the sauce: If you’re serving with rice or mashed potatoes, it’s too good not to.