Baked Chicken Thighs at 375

This is how long to bake chicken thighs at 375 in oven to tender! Several chicken thigh recipes with olive oil and simple seasonings, brushed with sauce or baked on a sheet pan with vegetables. Bone in or boneless skinless dark meat is protein packed and easy to make.

How Long to Bake Boneless Chicken Thighs at 375

To make baked chicken thighs at 375 degrees F, in general it typically takes between 35 to 50 minutes. Keep in mind that the cooking time will vary depending on the size and bone-in will take longer.

Frozen Chicken Thighs 375

If you don’t have fresh, cooking frozen chicken thighs can be done too. Your specific oven makes a slight difference as well as the altitude you are at so timing will need to be watched but you just need to add about 15 minutes if starting out right from your freezer.

Bone-in Chicken Thighs at 375

For baked bone-in chicken thighs at 375°F, it usually takes around 40-50 minutes. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of your pieces, oven temp and whether they are skin on or skinless too. That is why there is a range for most recipes, especially when cooking meats in general.

Do bone-in or boneless chicken thighs take longer to cook?

Boneless takes less time because the heat can move thru the meat easier without the bone present. You can save about 10 minutes if you use this type, they are easier to eat too when done too but more expensive so decide for yourself if the cost is worth it.

What temperature are chicken thighs done?

To ensure that the chicken thighs are fully cooked thru, it’s important to use a digital instant read meat thermometer. Always ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. so it is safe to eat for everyone. I always like without the bone, with a sauce like our baked teriyaki chicken thighs you see here.

To keep these babies moist it is a good idea to brush the top with some olive oil or butter before baking to help keep them moist and flavorful. OR you can marinate in a sauce like you see above. Brushing something like your favorite bbq sauce on about 10 minutes before it’s done works well too. It adds flavor and adds moisture as well. A simple idea would be to;

Ingredients

• 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: herbs and spices (such as garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs)

Step by step instructions on how to get this basic dish done. You can use a sheet pan sprayed or with a piece of parchment paper. I do love using a cast iron pan too y’all. Catches all the juices and kinda’ pretty as is when served this way.

How to Bake Chicken Thighs at 375 Degrees

1. Step one: Preheat your oven temperature to 375 Fahrenheit or 190 Celcius.
2. Step two: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non stick aluminum foil, or use cast iron 12″ skillet.
3. Step three: Pat thighs dry with paper towels and place on the baking sheet.
4. Step four: Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter, season generously with salt and pepper.
   • or use our dry rub for chicken
5. Step five: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes baking time or until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Plus to baking on a sheet pan means your plain or bbq chicken thighs in oven can be cooked vegetables on the same tray. Just cut into large bite size pieces, toss with olive oil and seasonings, add around the meat.

I think we went over that, but remember this isn’t the only way they can come to temp. Using around the same temperature you can enjoy other methods with the same wonderfully juicy outcome.

The goal is the most tender, juicy with tons of flavor. You can certainly marinate first which I suggest or for a quick method just use seasonings. Let’s go over a few others like;

Other Ways to Cook Chicken Thighs without an oven

1. Grilling chicken thighs over high heat can give you a killer smoky flavor and a crispy skin.
   • preheat your grill to medium-high
   • brush the chicken with oil or marinade
   • season with salt and pepper
   • grill for 6-8 minutes per side
2. Cooking boneless chicken thighs on the stove is a quick and easy method that can be made a variety of ways. Simple just seasoned lightly or the link above shares one with a wonderful sauce.
   • you start by heating a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
   • add the bone in or boneless chicken thighs
   • cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F
3. Slow cooker boneless skinless chicken thighs in a crockpot or Dutch oven can result in flavorful and tender meat that falls off the bone too.
   • you just add the meat to the cooker along with your favorite bottle of sauce like bbq or teriyaki
   • cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours

No matter which method you choose, be sure to use an instant read thermometer to ensure that the protein is fully cooked all the way to the center and safe to eat.

You could go up to 400 to cook a bit faster or a bit lower and slower with chicken thighs at 350 if you needed to. I would do this if there was something else cooking on another rack in there and I wanted them done around the same time. It won’t ruin the dish to tweak it just a bit either way.

Best Way to Crisp Chicken Skin

1. Roasting at high heat, oven bake chicken thighs at 425 degrees at the end for a few minutes will help the skin to get crispy.
   • If in a sauce or a marinade, place the chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate around the outside.
   • roast for 5-10 minutes
   • be careful with this as you don’t want the meat to dry out, switch when internal temp is about 155 degrees so this doesn’t happen
2. Broiling chicken under the broiler for a few minutes at the end can crisp up the skin nicely, but it happens fast!!
   • change bake to broil on high for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
3. Pan frying quickly over medium high heat with a bit of olive oil in a cast iron skillet is great too.
   • add the chicken, skin-side down
   • cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown
   • flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes