Description
Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs are a crowd‑pleasing, easy‑prep dinner that delivers tender, herb‑infused meat with a golden, crispy skin. This recipe combines simple pantry staples—vegetable oil, fresh garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper—to create a flavorful marinade that locks in moisture. In just 40 minutes of baking at 400°F, the thighs turn perfectly crisp while staying juicy, making it ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal‑prep plans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Rub mixture over chicken thighs.
- Place thighs skin‑side up on parchment‑lined sheet.
- Bake 35‑40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- pat the skin dry before seasoning and let the thighs rest uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps the skin dry out for a better crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs, easy chicken dinner, baked chicken thighs recipe, quick weeknight meals, herb garlic chicken, crispy chicken thighs