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    Home > Blog > Dinner > Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    by Jenny Park · Published: Apr 23, 2021

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    Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are a super simple and delicious lunch or dinner that can be made in under an hour. The fingerling potatoes are baked under the chicken, making them schmaltzy and bursting with flavor. This is a meal your whole family will love!
    Crispy chicken thighs recipe in a skillet.

    Chicken is a staple in both our households, especially these Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs! We always have some chicken thighs in our fridge or freezer and will whip this super simple and delicious recipe up when we need to throw a last minute lunch or dinner together!

    How to Make Our Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    Crispy chicken thigh ingredients on a kitchen counter.

    Process

    1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
    2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel.
    Chicken thighs being patted with paper towels.
    1. Sprinkle both sides of thighs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
    2. Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to even coat skillet. Add thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5 to 6 minutes or until skin is brown and has crisped.
    3. Flip each thigh and continue to sear for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
    4. Remove thighs from skillet and transfer to a plate.
    Chicken thighs in a skillet.
    Cooked chicken thighs resting on a plate.
    1. Toss potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves, garlic, oil, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper together in a bowl until potatoes are evenly coated.
    Fingerling potatoes in a bowl tossed with some ingredients.
    Fingerling potatoes tossed with oil in a bowl.
    1. Pour potatoes into skillet in an even layer.
    2. Top potatoes with chicken thighs, skin-side up and sprigs of thyme.
    Fingerling potatoes in a skillet.
    Crispy chicken thighs in a skillet with potatoes.
    1. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until thighs have cooked through (juices should run clear when chicken is cut into and internal temp is 165˚F) and potatoes are fork tender.
    2. Remove chicken and potatoes from oven and allow chicken to rest, about 5 minutes.
    3. Top with remaining thyme, lemon zest and sea salt flakes (optional). Serve.
    Close up on crispy chicken thighs.

    Tools You Will Need

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • mixing bowl
    • wooden spoon
    • measuring spoons
    • tongs
    • skillet

    Variations for Our Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    We love keeping this recipe simple, but there are so many different things you can do with this recipe based on personal preference.

    • Halve the amount of potatoes and add baby carrots to the potato mixture, to sneak some more vegetables into the dish.
    • Mix the flavors up by adding other herbs like minced rosemary or chives.
    • Use a seasoning salt to add some bold flavors to the chicken. We like using cajun seasoning or a smoked salt!
    Crispy chicken thighs in a skillet.

    Things to Serve with Our Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    • a delicious salad
    • roasted broccoli or cauliflower
    • a crusty baguette to sop up the schmaltzy liquid at the bottom of the skillet

    Tips and Tricks for Crispy Skin

    • Thoroughly pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, especially the skin-side. This will drastically reduce steam from forming when the chicken skin hits the heat, resulting in crispy skin.
    • Once the chicken skin is searing in the skillet don’t poke and prod or move the thighs until it’s time to flip them. This will allow the skin to render properly.
    • If you have time place the chicken onto a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack, skin-side up, and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to really dry the skin out. This isn’t completely necessary though and you can still achieve delicious and crispy chicken skin without this step.

    More Delicious Chicken Recipes You Will Love

    • Spatchcock Chicken
    • Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with a Honey Mustard Sauce
    • Cashew Chicken
    • Tuscan Chicken
    • Garlic and Ginger Braised Chicken
    • Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

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    Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs are a super simple and delicious lunch or dinner that can be made in under an hour. The fingerling potatoes are baked under the chicken, making them schmaltzy and bursting with flavor. This is a meal your whole family will love!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
    Total Time: 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 2

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
    • 2 teaspoons salt divided
    • 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper divided
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil divided
    • 12 small fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise
    • 2 teaspoons minced thyme leaves
    • 1 minced garlic clove
    • 1 lemon zested and juiced

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
      Preheating an oven to 400 degrees.
    • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of thighs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
      Chicken thighs being patted with paper towels.
    • Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to even coat skillet. Add thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5 to 6 minutes or until skin is brown and has crisped. Flip each thigh and continue to sear for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
      Chicken thighs in a skillet.
    • Remove thighs from skillet and transfer to a plate.
      Cooked chicken thighs resting on a plate.
    • Toss potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves, garlic, oil, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper together in a bowl until potatoes are evenly coated.
      Fingerling potatoes tossed with oil in a bowl.
    • Pour potatoes into skillet in an even layer.
      Fingerling potatoes in a skillet.
    • Top potatoes with chicken thighs, skin-side up, and add sprigs of thyme.
      Crispy chicken thighs in a skillet with potatoes.
    • Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until thighs have cooked through (juices should run clear when chicken is cut into and internal temp is 165˚F) and potatoes are fork tender.
      Crispy chicken thigh recipe in a skillet.
    • Remove chicken and potatoes from oven and allow chicken to rest, about 5 minutes. Top with remaining thyme, lemon zest and sea salt flakes (optional). Serve.
      Crispy chicken thigh recipe in a skillet.

      NOTES  

    Variations for Our Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    We love keeping this recipe simple, but there are so many different things you can do with this recipe based on personal preference.
    • Halve the amount of potatoes and add baby carrots to the potato mixture, to sneak some more vegetables into the dish.
    • Mix the flavors up by adding other herbs like minced rosemary or chives.
    • Use a seasoning salt to add some bold flavors to the chicken. We like using cajun seasoning or a smoked salt!

    Tips and Tricks for Crispy Skin

    • Thoroughly pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, especially the skin-side. This will drastically reduce steam from forming when the chicken skin hits the heat, resulting in crispy skin.
    • Once the chicken skin is searing in the skillet don’t poke and prod or move the thighs until it’s time to flip them. This will allow the skin to render properly.
    • If you have time place the chicken onto a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack, skin-side up, and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to really dry the skin out. This isn’t completely necessary though and you can still achieve delicious and crispy chicken skin without this step.

     

    Calories: 1101kcal Carbohydrates: 119g Protein: 51g Fat: 43g Saturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 221mg Sodium: 2881mg Potassium: 3067mg Fiber: 16g Sugar: 6g Vitamin A: 387IU Vitamin C: 158mg Calcium: 124mg Iron: 7mg
    CUISINE: Amercian
    KEYWORD: chicken thigh recipe, crispy baked chicken, recipe for families
    COURSE: dinner, lunch, Main Course

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    April 23, 2021 / 3 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Greta

      January 08, 2023 at 6:18 pm

      4 stars
      I tried this & it was a winner. No leftovers! Mustard sauce was delicious & not too sweet for me. Great recipe.

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    2. Carolee

      April 23, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      What size cast iron skillet is used in crispy baked chicken thighs? Can I also use oven proof Sardel?

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      • Jenny Park

        April 23, 2021 at 11:25 am

        Hi! We used a 12″ cast iron skillet for this recipe. An ovenproof Sardel should work, although I can’t say for sure.

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