Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

A deliciously easy recipe for baked chicken thighs with crispy golden skin, and incredibly juicy meat with minimum fuss!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a broiler pan or baking pan.

Step 2

Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue roasting until juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lift up skin gently; sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder under the skin. Replace skin. Season skin and underside of the thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Arrange on the rack.

Step 5

Serve hot and enjoy!