Description
Oven baked chicken thighs promise a succulent journey through perfect seasoning and crispy skin. Mediterranean herbs and garlic infuse these juicy chicken thighs with irresistible flavor, delivering a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 chicken thighs
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mustard
Aromatics and Spices:
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 425℉ (220℃), ensuring an optimal temperature for roasting chicken thighs.
- Select fresh chicken thighs and season them comprehensively with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, massaging the seasonings into the meat for deep flavor penetration.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a ceramic mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the seasoned chicken thighs, using your hands or a silicone spatula to ensure each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Arrange the sauced chicken thighs in a single layer within a rectangular 9×13 inch baking dish, allowing enough space between pieces for proper heat circulation.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring the chicken’s progress to achieve a golden-brown exterior and crispy skin.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165℉ (74℃) using an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest, tented loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness before serving.
Notes
- Marinating your chicken thighs overnight intensifies the flavor depth, creating a more succulent and tender result.
- Skin-on chicken thighs provide extra crispiness and richer taste compared to boneless, skinless options.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to customize the sauce and elevate the dish.
- Room temperature chicken ensures more even cooking and prevents dry, tough meat texture.
- Leftover chicken stores perfectly in an airtight container for up to three days, making excellent next-day lunch options.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum skin crispiness and better sauce adherence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg