Best Baked Chicken Thighs Bone In
Juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked at high heat for crispy skin and tender meat.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pat chicken dry and season well.
- Arrange skin-side up on baking sheet.
- Bake until crispy and cooked through.
- Rest briefly and serve.
Notes
- Dry skin = crispy skin
- High heat is essential
- Thighs are best at 175–185°F
- Broil briefly for extra crispness