The Best Baked Chicken Thighs
The Best Baked Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, large
- 2 rosemary sprigs, optional
- 2 thyme sprigs, optional
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In the large baking dish or a separate large bowl, add the bone-in chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper. Adjust seasoning amounts based on the size and number of chicken thighs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and 4 large garlic cloves to the chicken. If using, add the rosemary and thyme sprigs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the oil and seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F for 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the foil from the baking dish. Baste the chicken thighs with the pan juices using a spoon or brush.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Return the uncovered baking dish to the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is as crispy as desired and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 11
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Best Baked Chicken Thighs
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, large
- 2 rosemary sprigs, optional
- 2 thyme sprigs, optional
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In the large baking dish or a separate large bowl, add the bone-in chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper. Adjust seasoning amounts based on the size and number of chicken thighs.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and 4 large garlic cloves to the chicken. If using, add the rosemary and thyme sprigs.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the oil and seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F for 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the foil from the baking dish. Baste the chicken thighs with the pan juices using a spoon or brush.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Return the uncovered baking dish to the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is as crispy as desired and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 11
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min