Baked boneless, skinless chicken thighs are inexpensive, delicious, and easy to cook. A simple spice rub is all you need to add tons of flavor before baking them in the oven. The results? Juicy, tender chicken that your whole family will love.
I love chicken thighs. Crispy cast-iron chicken thighs are one of my go-to staples but when I want something even faster and easier, I turn to baked boneless skinless chicken thighs.
They’re nearly impossible to mess up, a lot more forgiving than chicken breasts, and they are perfect when paired with a simple side veggie like sautéed broccolini or cinnamon spiced Kabocha squash.
Perfect for a busy weeknight and also great for meal prep!
How Long To Bake Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs?
The best part about baked boneless, skinless chicken thighs is that they cook quickly and are super forgiving! Even if you overcook them a bit, they will still be moist and juicy.
I like to cook them at 425ºF for twenty minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
You can also make boneless, skinless chicken thighs on the stovetop in a pan. You can learn how by watching the video below or visiting my YouTube channel.
Tips for The Best Baked Chicken Thighs
- Pull the chicken out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you begin cooking. This will take the chill off of the chicken and help it to cook more evenly.
- Trim off any excess piece of fat. This just makes for a more enjoyable eating experience once the chicken is cooked up.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning with the oil and spice rub. This will stop the chicken from steaming and help it to create a nice crispy edge (even without the skin!)
- Use a rimmed baking sheet (lined with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup!). This will prevent any of the chicken juices from running off the pan and getting all over the oven.
More C&D Chicken Recipes:
- Chicken Stirfry
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Breast
- Chicken with Potatoes and Onions
- Whole Roasted Chicken
Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh 8
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin (or smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge at least twenty minutes before baking.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully trim and excess fat off of the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a papertowel.
- In a small bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a large bowl, drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with spice mixture.
- Use your hands to mix the spices into the chciken and then transfer the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temerature of 165ºF.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices can redistribute and enjoy.
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Comments
Megan says
Delicious even my kids liked it.
Dani Spies says
I’m so glad to hear that! They are perfect for an eay family-friendly meal.
Joy says
My husband and I agreed this is the best chicken thigh recipe, it was delicious and I have made a lot of chicken thigh recipes. Weโve been married almost 50 years and without any doubt this is the best recipe. Iโm going to try it on chicken breast. The seasoning was great. I have always loved to cook and bake. Iโve never bought a lot of prepared ingredients. To many things in there and we donโt know how to pronounce them and thatโs scary. We buy grass fed, free range with no preservatives. Iโm so glad I found this recipe. Maybe I have written to much. But I wanted you to know. Thanks! Joy
Lynn says
Very good and so fast and easy!!! Served over rice and didn’t trim the chicken. Yum!
Marie says
This is the best recipe! We make this in the toaster oven and eat it with the Mediterranean crunch salad from Costco! The flavors of this chicken make the full meal excellent!!!
Shelley says
I followed the recipe exactly. It was SO delish!
Linda Allen says
Easy, healthy and delicious! Thanks! I will be making this often!