HOW TO BAKE CHICKEN THIGHS (AND HOW LONG)

THAT ANYONE CAN COOK

Find out how to bake chicken thighs that are bone-in and skin-on and for how long to come out juicy and tender, just like our oven baked chicken breast.

Our baked bone in chicken thighs require 5 ingredients and are seasoned with a flavorful Mexican spice rub. It makes an easy dinner idea, and you can even freeze some for later.

Find out how to bake chicken thighs that are bone-in and skin-on and for how long to come out juicy and tender.  It makes an easy dinner meal, and you can even freeze some for later.

How to bake chicken thighs (and how long)

Ingredients – Chicken thighs  – Olive oil – Taco seasoning  – Freshly ground black pepper to taste – Honey OPTIONAL (skip if you're on a keto diet, or you can use sugar-free honey) – Lemon – Parsley chopped (OPTIONAL)

Instructions: – Start by preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes. Choose thighs that are similar in weight to bake at the same time.

- Brine them in salty water for at least 15 minutes if you have time to do so. Make sure to pat them dry very well; otherwise they won’t get a golden and crispy skin! 

- Brush the chicken thighs all over with oil, season them well on all sides with the taco seasoning and salt. - Then sprinkle pepper and brush honey on the thighs. Grease a baking sheet or baking dish with a bit of olive oil

- Bake them for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs. Take them out of the oven when they reach 160°F (71°C).

Let them rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. The internal temp will rise during this time, reaching around 165°F (74° C). Squezze lemon on top and garnish with chopped parsley.

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