These Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and they take no time at all. They come out juicy and so incredibly flavorful. Kid-friendly and family-approved, these are certain to be a hit in your home!
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The Perfect Busy Weeknight Dinner
In my ongoing search for easy weeknight dinners, I came up with these oven-roasted chicken thighs. This recipe is for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, making it very kid-friendly and quick to prepare and cook.
You will simply coat the chicken thighs with a little olive oil and then sprinkle the delicious seasoning combination on both sides. Roasting the chicken in the oven takes no time at all and you’ll have a delicious, juicy meal your family will love.
How Long Do I Roast Boneless Chicken Thighs?
Since we are using boneless, skinless chicken thighs you only need to bake them for about 12-14 minutes. You will bake the chicken thighs at 425° F.
Before removing them from the oven, always make sure to check the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thickest thigh. Once it reaches 165° F, the thighs are ready to be taken out of the oven. I always use my meat thermometer to make sure the thighs have reached a safe temperature.
I like to line my sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray the foil with some non-stick cooking spray. This makes clean-up a breeze. Anything to make things easier!
What Can I Eat With Roasted Chicken Thighs?
These delicious Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs can pair well with so many easy sides! We recently ate them with some mashed potatoes and the kids devoured their plates. If you’re eating low-carb, then you may enjoy the chicken thighs with this delicious Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole.
I usually have rice on hand so that’s always a great side dish for these chicken thighs. You can have white jasmine rice or even brown rice with them. Both delicious choices!
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If you have an Instant Pot and you need more ideas for some delicious sides, check out my posts for Easy and Delicious Instant Pot Side Dishes. There are lots of choices to pick from and they would all work perfectly with these chicken thighs.
Whatever you decide to pair this juicy chicken with, I know you will have a quick and delicious meal that will be ready in no time!
Let me know in the comments when you try these delicious and simple Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs. I know you will love them!
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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
SPICE RUBBED AND ROASTED BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS
Essential Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps paprika
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F
- Line the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a medium-sized mixing bowl, pat the chicken thighs dry and then add them to the bowl and toss in the oil until they are fully coated.
- Lay the thighs out evenly on the baking sheet, bottom side up, and sprinkle about a third of the seasoning mix evenly over the bottoms of the thighs. Flip the thighs over and sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the tops of the thighs. Gently rub the seasoning into the thighs.
- Roast on the bottom third rack of the oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the thickest part of the thighs have reached an internal temperature of 165°.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 8 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Can you do this with chicken thighs as well?
Hi Marisa! This is a recipe for thighs. Did you mean to ask if it can be done with breasts? You can use breasts but the cooking time will be different. Thanks for stopping by!
I tried this last night, its definitely a keeper. Quick and easy and so good, I had bone in, so I cooked it for 30 minutes as others suggested, perfect! Thank you!
Hi Jeannie! I’m so happy you enjoyed these! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your results!
Do we cover the chicken? I would assume it would pop in the oven from the oil?
Hi Rhonda! I have never covered them while cooking. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!
How long would you roast thighs with the bone In?
Hi Kristy! For bone-in thighs, I would say 30 minutes. But make sure to check for doneness before serving. Thanks for stopping by!
Tried this last night and it was definitely a hit! I did have to increase the cooking time also (a couple of the thighs were pretty thick). Great flavor!! I’m going to try it with chicken breasts next time.
Hi Celia! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your results.
I love this recipe! The only thing I changed was putting meat in a big steel bowl, pouring the olive oil over and the spices and mixing altogether. I don’t want to waste any of this deliciousness and I find you leave too much in the ziploc bag. I made the full spice recipe because it is just perfect on any meat so I love to have it readily available. Thank you so much! Cheers!!
Hi Rose! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed these! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your tips and results!
Made this with skins and bone in. Increased the time to 30 min and they came out fabulous! Very tasty
Hi Felicia! I’m so happy you enjoyed these! I appreciate you stopping by!
12-14 minutes is enough bake time??? I always thought 30+ minutes?
Hi Kim! The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the thighs and your oven. These are boneless thighs, so the 12-14 minute cook time is a really good estimate. My boneless thighs are from Costco, for reference. Since cooking times may vary, I do say in the post to always check the inner temperature when cooking your chicken. You definitely don’t want to overcook chicken breasts because they dry up, but thighs are much more forgiving. Let me know if you try the recipe!
I liked the seasoning and the prep with the oil was easy peazy. The cooking time was off. My stove works alright, but I believe it’s time for a new household appliance purchase (a.k.a., new “gas” stove, I hate, hate, hate electric stoves).
Hi Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed the seasoning. Did you make these on a stove-top or the oven part of a range? If you made them on the stove, the timing would definitely be different than my oven time. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Mark. Before dropping $ on a new oven, check the temperature of your current one to see if it needs calibration. Most don’t realize the temperature can be changed manually so when you set your oven to 350, you actually get 350. It’s usually easy to look up if you google the make or model of your oven. Best of luck!
Made this for dinner last night & everyone loved it, even my picky kids!! Only thing I did differently was sear the chicken in a pan first. Definitely a keeper, thank you!
Hi Liz! I’m so happy everyone loved it! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your results!