The BEST Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Flavorful Greek Seasoning
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of these Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs! A simple yet mouthwatering recipe that delivers perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with every bite. Your taste buds will thank you! I've taken juicy chicken thighs and coated 'em in a mouthwatering blend of Greek seasonings that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Then, we bake 'em to golden perfection for that perfect crispy bite without all the frying. It's a Southern twist on a Mediterranean classic that you'll love served along with your favorite sides.
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 10 Chicken Thighs bone in with skin on
- 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil or use olive oil or vegetable oil if preferred
- ½ tablespoon Cavender's Greek Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Lemons sliced (optional)
- Fresh Thyme Springs optional
- Fresh Oregano Sprigs optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by placing the slices of one lemon in the pan along with a few sprigs of fresh thyme and oregano. Next, place a baking rack in the pan. Set aside until needed.
- Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry to remove any excess moisture.
- Gently lift the skin of the chicken thigh and season the meat with a pinch of Greek seasoning; repeat until all pieces are done. Turn the chicken pieces over and season the under side with a pinch of Greek seasoning; repeating until all are done.
- Next, brush the skin of each chicken thigh with cooking oil. Then, generously season the skins with the remaining Greek seasoning, salt, and paprika.
- Arrange the chicken thighs, skin side up, in a single layer on the rack lined cooking sheet. Transfer the pan with the chicken into a hot oven and bake for 2 hours, until the skins are crispy and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
- Carefully remove the roasted chicken from the oven using an oven mit. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes then transfer the tender chicken thighs to a serving plate, or serve directly from the baking sheet.
- Garnish the serving plate with fresh lemon slices and sprigs of the fresh thyme and oregano, if desired.
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Notes
Less bone in chicken thigh pieces can be used if you don't need the amount in the recipe.
Leftover baked chicken thighs may be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Re-heat the chicken by placing on a sheet pan the loosely cover with foil and place into a preheated 350°F oven and bake 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Serve crispy skin baked chicken thighs with your favorite sides.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2Thighs | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 972mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g