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Easy Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

Want the trick for the perfect, juicy baked boneless chicken thighs every time? The key is high heat! I'll show you how long to bake chicken thighs in this easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, tips & tricks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Grace Vallo

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs skinless or skin-on, boneless or bone-in
  • Salt and pepper
  • Seasoning of choice optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil for less cleanup.
  • Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper (and/or seasoning of choice) and bake for 18-23 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs. Use a thermometer to test chicken in the thickest part. It should register at least 165°F when cooked.
  • If you are baking skin-on chicken thighs and prefer crispier skin, bake them for 5 minutes longer. It’s difficult to overcook chicken thighs, so don’t worry if the internal temp is higher than 165°F!
  • Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, slicing or shredding.

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Notes

  • I don’t recommend marinating skin-on chicken thighs because the skin will get soggy. Dab dry your chicken skin with paper towels before baking for a crispier result.
  • You can marinate skinless chicken thighs if you’d like! Marinate them right before baking or up to 24 hours in advance.
  • An easy marinade for skinless chicken thighs is ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper for 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken thighs. Don’t marinate skin-on chicken thighs.
  • Other seasoning ideas listed in my post above!
  • You can use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs for this recipe. You can use skin-on or skinless. I personally like boneless skinless chicken thighs!
  • The nutrition facts listed in this recipe are for 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with no marinade!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 202kcal | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 417mg | Vitamin A: 41IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg