Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavorful)
These juicy baked chicken thighs are a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for an easy home-cooked meal. The chicken is carefully cleaned, seasoned generously, and baked until tender on the inside with deliciously seasoned skin on the outside. Marinating the chicken allows the flavors to deeply penetrate, resulting in moist, savory bites every time.
This recipe highlights a bold seasoning blend featuring garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, parsley, Creole seasoning, adobo, and olive oil. The balance of spices, along with leaving just enough natural fat on the chicken, ensures the thighs stay succulent and never dry. It’s a simple yet reliable way to prepare baked chicken that’s both satisfying and crowd-pleasing.
Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavorful)
Course: MainCuisine: American, CaribbeanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
45
minutesCalories
380
kcalIngredients
5 lb chicken thighs
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried thyme
Paprika
Dried parsley
Creole seasoning
Adobo seasoning
Salt
Lime (for rinsing)
Vinegar (for rinsing)
Directions
- Clean and Prep the Chicken
Trim off excess fat and loose skin from the chicken thighs, leaving some fat for moisture. Rinse the chicken using lime, vinegar, and salt to remove residue, then pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin during baking. - Arrange in Baking Dish
Place the cleaned and dried chicken thighs into a baking dish in a single layer, skin-side up. - Prepare the Seasoning Blend
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, dried parsley, Creole seasoning, adobo seasoning, and salt. Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed. - Season the Chicken
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken thighs, then generously rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat both sides thoroughly, especially the skin. - Marinate for Flavor
Cover the baking dish and refrigerate the chicken for best results. Marinate overnight (about 12 hours) for maximum flavor, or at least 2–3 hours if short on time. - Bake the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the marinated chicken thighs uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until fully cooked, juicy, and beautifully browned. - Serve and Enjoy
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest briefly before serving. Enjoy the tender, juicy meat with its flavorful, well-seasoned skin.
Recipe Video
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, ensure the chicken is completely dry before seasoning and avoid covering it while baking.
