How to Bake Chicken Thighs Perfectly Every Time

Bone-in chicken thighs are one of the easiest and most forgiving meats to prepare. The bone and fat content of the meat yields a juicy result that allows for a large margin of error in terms of bake time. All it takes to prepare amazing chicken thighs is a simple dry rub and 30 minutes in the oven. This method ensures that you and your family will enjoy a protein-packed, delicious dinner without having to slave away in the kitchen for hours on end. Bonus points: chicken thighs are one of the most affordable cuts of poultry, and provided you enjoy dark meat, it is also arguably the most delicious.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pounds bone-in skin on chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons. onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Tip

• You can use any of your favorite seasonings or store-bought blends, such as ground cumin, curry powder, Jamaican Jerk seasoning, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, dried herbs, and so forth. While it is not necessary to marinate bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, you can marinate the chicken for 1 to 8 hours using your favorite homemade or store-bought marinade.