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.
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)
- 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
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.