The Juiciest Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
About this recipe
These baked chicken thighs are all about being extra juicy and packed with flavor. This recipe is straightforward and perfect for a weeknight dinner, especially with the added medley of vegetables that makes it a complete meal.
The creator emphasizes the importance of seasoning every nook and cranny of the chicken, ensuring that each bite is bursting with taste. Plus, the simple technique of baking them in the oven lets the chicken cook perfectly without needing to check on it constantly.
Ingredient notes
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and juiciness.
- The recipe calls for 1 cup of baby potatoes, which should be chopped in half before adding to the pan.
Tips from Whip It Up With Jay’s video
- Make sure to massage the olive oil into the chicken thighs well to ensure they are fully coated.
- When seasoning, focus on getting the spice mixture into all the crevices and under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Don't open the oven door while baking; let the chicken cook undisturbed for the full hour to keep it juicy.
Good to know
- How long do I bake the chicken thighs?
- Bake the chicken thighs in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
- What vegetables can I add to the baking pan?
- You can add baby potatoes, onions, carrots, and bell peppers to the pan as a medley.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Whip It Up With Jay: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken thighs and massage to coat them well.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Season the chicken thighs thoroughly with the spice mixture, ensuring to get into all the crevices and under the skin.
- 5
(Optional) Prepare a medley of baby potatoes, onions, carrots, and bell peppers and place them in the baking pan.
- 6
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables in the pan.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour without opening the oven door.
- 8
Once done, scoop up the juices from the bottom of the pan and pour it over the chicken before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of baby potatoes, onions, carrots, and bell peppers was inferred based on typical serving sizes for a medley with chicken.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Whip It Up With Jay’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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