Easy Baked Bone In Chicken Thighs

These Easy Baked Bone In Chicken Thighs are great for a quick weeknight dinner recipe. Toss chicken thighs with salt, pepper and butter for a simple main course. Make the side dish while the chicken thighs are baking.

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Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

While most people may reach for the chicken breasts when grocery shopping, I always reach for chicken thighs. Thighs are juicier, more flavorful and do not overcook as easily as breasts. Bonus, they are cheaper too!

These chicken thighs can be baking while you get the side dishes together. Super easy and nutritious dinner idea.

Ingredients Needed For Baked Chicken Thighs (screenshot for grocery list)

• Bone-In, Skin On Chicken Thighs
• Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• Unsalted Butter
• Lemon
• Parsley

How To Bake Chicken Thighs Bone-In

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF
2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Salt and pepper generously.
3. Heat oil in cast iron pan over medium high heat.
4. Place chicken thighs top side down in hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes or until tops are deep brown. Flip, turn off heat, top with butter then transfer to oven.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Check for doneness then bake for 5-10 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
6. Top with chopped parsley and squirt with lemon. Serve with lemon and drizzle buttery juices over the top.

Does It Take Longer To Cook Chicken Thighs With The Bone In

Yes, it typically takes an additional 10-15 minutes to cook bone in chicken thighs. This will vary depending on the size of the thighs.

If you are using boneless thighs for this recipe you will want to check doneness after about 12 minutes of baking.

What Temp Should Chicken Thighs Be Cooked To

Chicken thighs need to be cooked to 165ºF internal temp.

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Easy Baked Bone In Chicken Thighs

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

These Easy Baked Bone In Chicken Thighs are great for a quick weeknight dinner recipe. Toss chicken thighs with salt, pepper and butter for a simple main course. make the side dish while the chicken thighs are baking.

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Ingredients

• 2 Lbs Bone-In, Skin On Chicken Thighs
• 3-4 Tablespoons Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• 1 Stick (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter
• 2 Lemons
• Fresh Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF
2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Salt and pepper generously.
3. Heat oil in cast iron pan over medium high heat.
4. Place chicken thighs top side down in hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes or until tops are deep brown. Flip, turn off heat, top with butter then transfer to oven.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Check for doneness, spoon juices over thighs then bake for 5-10 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
6. Top with chopped parsley and squirt with lemon. Serve with lemon and drizzle buttery juices over the top.

Notes

If not using the cast iron pan method, place thighs on rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with butter. Bake at 425ºF until 160ºF internal temp then broil on high to finish.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 649Total Fat 48gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 35gCholesterol 298mgSodium 564mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 54g

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