Southern baked chicken thighs this is easy baked chicken recipe that’s packed with flavor. Chicken thighs are flavorful, juicy, and an affordable protein option. Using only thighs, oil, and a homemade seasoning blend, this easy chicken dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.

overhead shot of cooked baked chicken in a glass dish

Ingredients For Southern Baked Chicken

Chicken Thighs
Seasonings: paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
Oil

How To Make Southerb Baked Chicken Thighs

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a small box, mix together the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
Drizzle the oil over all the chicken pieces. Using your hands, coat each piece of chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish, skin side up.
Cover and bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature 165°F.

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close up shot of naked chicken thighs in a glass baking dish

Using Other Cuts Of Chicken

This Southern baked chicken thigh recipe is best made with dark meat. That meand you can use bone-in or boneless thighs, legs, or wings. While bone-in breasts may work okay, I do not recommend boneless, skinless chicken. They will dry out during the cooking time.

close up shot of cooked crispy baked chicken thigh

FAQs & Tips

Rub the chicken with oil or melted butter before adding the seasoning.
Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the baking dish, do not crowding the chicken or overlap. This will result in uneven cooking.
For extra crispy skin, remove the foil and finish the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep an eye on the chicken so it doesn’t burn.

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Southern Baked Chicken Thighs

Southern baked chicken thighs this is easy baked chicken recipe that's packed with flavor. Chicken thighs are flavorful, juicy, and an affordable protein option. Using only thighs, oil, and a homemade seasoning blend, this easy chicken dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 441kcal

Author Shannon Epstein

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs (approximately 2.5 pounds)
2 tablespoons oil of your choice (or melted butter)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
t teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a small box, mix together the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
Drizzle the oil over all the chicken pieces. Using your hands, coat each piece of chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish, skin side up.
Cover and bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal