These oven baked crispy chicken thighs are easy to make and perfect for dinner any night of the week. Serve them up alongside roasted carrots, potatoes or any of your favorite vegetables for a delicious, healthy and balanced meal.

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs – Healthyish Foods

Ingredients Needed for Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs – You’ll need 2.5 pounds of bone-in, skin-on Smart Chicken’s chicken thighs. Make sure to pat them dry with a paper towel before adding olive oil, seasoning, mayonnaise and parmesan cheese.

Olive Oil – For this recipe, coat the chicken thighs with olive oil. High quality olive oil will help the chicken to crisp up in the oven.

Seasoning – Combine Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Season the chicken with the spices and make sure it’s well rubbed in.

Mayonnaise / Parmesan Cheese – Lastly, coat the chicken with mayonnaise and grated parmesan cheese. The mayonnaise and cheese help lock in the juices and add a layer of deep flavor to the thighs.

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs – Healthyish Foods

Temperature Guide for Oven Baking Chicken Thighs

  • Bone-In Chicken Thighs at 350°F – 50-55 minutes
  • Bone-In Chicken Thighs at 375°F – 45-50 minutes
  • Bone-In Chicken Thighs at 400°F – 40-45 minutes
  • Bone-In Chicken Thighs at 425°F – 35-40 minutes

Chicken thighs may vary in size so it’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer any time you are cooking poultry. The internal temperature should reach 165 to ensure doneness.

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs – Healthyish Foods

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs

Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking tray with a wire rack. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry (very dry) with a paper towel. Add it to a mixing bowl and drizzle it with olive oil. Rub the oil in well.

Next, add the spice blend, (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder), grated parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. Rub the chicken until it’s well coated in the spices, cheese and mayo.

Place the chicken on the prepared baking tray, skin side up. Bake for 25 minutes then reduce the heat to 400. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs – Healthyish Foods

Storage

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try my Creamy Southwest Chicken Stuffed Peppers.

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs – Healthyish Foods

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs

These oven baked crispy chicken thighs are easy to make and perfect for dinner any night of the week. Serve them up alongside roasted carrots, potatoes or any of your favorite vegetables for a delicious, healthy and balanced meal.
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Ingredients

Chicken Thighs

  • 2.5 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, Smart Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs

  • Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking tray with a wire rack. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry (very dry) with a paper towel. Add it to a mixing bowl and drizzle it with olive oil. Rub the oil in well.
  • Next, add the spice blend, (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder), grated parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. Rub the chicken until it’s well coated in the spices, cheese and mayo.
  • Place the chicken on the prepared baking tray, skin side up. Bake for 25 minutes then reduce the heat to 400. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh, Calories: 528kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 57g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 281mg, Sodium: 743mg, Potassium: 740mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 187IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 101mg, Iron: 3mg