Baked Chicken Thighs
The ultimate comfort food, Baked Chicken Thighs are juicy, crispy, and incredibly flavorful. With the perfect balance of spices, these easy weeknight dinners will satisfy any craving. Get ready to impress your family with this simple yet delicious dish!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs 5 small thighs or 4 big thighs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Score a few slits in the bottom part of the chicken thighs.
- Rub the garlic onto both the bottom and skin of the chicken, ensuring the garlic gets inside the slits to flavor the meat.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper, and stir to mix well.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and browned.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can use skinless and boneless chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs.
- Tip 2: After baking, the skin crisps up to a golden brown color.
- Tip 3: If you use skin-on thighs, it adds grease, requiring no additional butter or oil.
- Tip 4: Score the bottom of the thighs for more flavor with the marinade.