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A ceramic dish with chicken thighs.

Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Calories: 352kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings

Description

You'll be pleasantly surprised at how simple these baked chicken thighs can be. It's an easy, inexpensive way to take advantage of succulent meat and crispy skin. The best part is this chicken cooks in just 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs (1 g) Chicken thighs (6 to 8 thighs) skin-on
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper powder

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon Grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard paste djon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Thyme dried
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano dried
  • ½ tsp Chilly Cayenne or paprika
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Thaw the chicken at least an hour before baking. Pat dry with a clean paper towel. Place the chicken in a 9 x 13 baking dish or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
    Pro tip - this chicken has wonderful pan juices so I prefer to bake in a ceramic dish to save all those pan juices.
  • Oven - Preheat the oven at 425°F/ 220°C/ Gas Mark 7 for at least 10 minutes
  • Marinade - Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Set aside
  • Marinate chicken - Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then brush the marinade on both sides with a pastry brush.
    Pro tip - this marinated chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Thaw an hour before baking.
  • Bake the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature when measured in the thickest part should read 165°F when done.
    Pro tip - Chicken is done when you cut the inside it is no longer pink and the juices will run clean

Recipe Notes

 
  • Never cook chicken that's still partially frozen as it will bake tough and dry. Make sure to thaw to room temperature.
  • Use skin on for this chicken recipe as it will keep the chicken moist and tender.
  • If you are not going to eat the skin make sure to apply the marinade below the skin as well.
  • Make sure to wipe dry the chicken to prevent it from stewing rather than baking
  • This marinade with work for up to 3 lbs  or 8 chicken thighs
  • Bake the chicken uncovered so the top gets nice and golden. 

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