This oven baked Italian chicken thighs recipe is easy and made with a few seasonings. The Italian baked chicken thighs are juicy and tender on the inside, with crispy golden brown skin. They can be served with potatoes, pasta, rice, or any side dish.
Oven Baked Italian Chicken Thighs Recipe
This oven baked Italian chicken thighs recipe is so good that it will be one of your favourite chicken recipes in no time. It is easy, simple, and delicious.
The Italian marinated chicken thighs are tender and juicy on the inside, with crispy skin. They are packed full of flavor, and high in protein.
Chicken thighs are versatile and go with different foods. I like serving this chicken dish with rice or potatoes and veggies.
It is made with simple ingredients, and the herbs and spices used are all cupboard ingredients.
Italian seasoning, which is a key ingredient for this recipe, is a mix of herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. This, with a few other spices, makes this Italian seasoned chicken thighs mouthwatering and appetizing.
Let us now dive into how to bake Italian chicken thighs.
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Ingredients
The ingredients required for this chicken thighs recipe are:
Chicken Thighs- You can use any size; I have used medium-sized chicken thighs with bone in and skin on.
Italian Seasoning- You can use homemade or buy it from a supermarket.
Olive Oil- You can substitute this with vegetable or sunflower oil.
Salt
Onion Granules/Powder
Garlic Granules/Powder
Paprika – Hot or Smoked
Black pepper
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Wash the chicken, pat them dry with paper towels, and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
2: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). This is necessary to ensure a consistent temperature in the oven.
Step 3: Prepare the seasoning by mixing the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika in a separate small bowl.
a Step 4: Pour the seasoning from step 3 on the chicken thighs.
Step 5: Add olive oil to the bowl with the chicken and seasoning and mix till well combined.
If you have the time, let it marinate for 30-60 minutes (this helps the seasoning infuse the chicken and make it flavourful).
Step 6: Arrange the thighs in a baking tray or dish and bake Italian seasoned chicken thighs in the oven at 200C/400F until they are cooked tender inside and the skin is crispy and browned (about 40-45 minutes).
Tip- Use a meat thermometer to check that the inside of the chicken at the thickest part is at least 165F/75C.
Step 8: Bring the chicken out of the oven, let it sit and rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
A good substitute for Italian seasoning is mixed herbs. Like Italian seasoning, it is a mix of herbs like thyme, basil, marjoram, etc.
How long to bake bone in chicken thighs at 200C/400F is 45-50 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken. The bigger they are, the longer they take to cook.
Serving Suggestion
These flavourful chicken thighs can be served with the following:
Pasta & Grains – Seasoned rice, creamy pasta
Vegetables – Brussels sprouts, carrots, roasted vegetables, and Salads.
Bread – Garlic Bread and dinner rolls.
Potatoes – Roast Potatoes and Mashed Potatoes.
Storage and Reheating
Allow the Italian chicken thighs to cool down (until completely cool), after which you will put them in an airtight container. Put the airtight container with the baked Italian chicken thighs in the fridge for up to 4 days, or keep it in the freezer for about 12 weeks.
You can reheat the chicken in the oven, in the microwave, or in an air fryer. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chicken thighs for 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve as desired.
Tips For Italian Baked Chicken Thighs
- Use a thermometer to check if the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature at the thickest part should be at least 75C/165F
- You can add some chilli flakes and adjust the black pepper to suit your spice level.
- Ensure you space the chicken thighs evenly in the baking tray so they cook evenly.
- Rest the chicken thighs for at least 5 minutes after they are out of the oven. This allows the internal juice to be redistributed for a juicy chicken.
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Oven Baked Italian Chicken Thighs Recipe
Equipment
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken Thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Granules/Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Granules/Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the chicken, pat them dry with paper towels, and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). This is necessary to ensure a consistent temperature in the oven.
- Prepare the seasoning by mixing the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the seasoning from step 3 into the chicken thighs.
- Add olive oil to the bowl with the chicken and seasoning and mix till well combined.If you have the time, let it marinate for 30-60 minutes (this helps the seasoning infuse the chicken and make it flavourful).
- Arrange the thighs in a baking tray or dish and bake Italian seasoned chicken thighs in the oven at 200C/400F until they are cooked tender inside and the skin is crispy and browned (about 40-45 minutes).
- Bring it out of the oven, let it sit and rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check if the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature at the thickest part should be at least 75C/165F
- You can add some chilli flakes and adjust the black pepper to suit your spice level.
- Ensure you space the chicken thighs evenly in the baking tray so they cook evenly.
- Rest the chicken thighs for at least 5 minutes after they are out of the oven. This allows the internal juice to be redistributed for a juicy chicken.
