This is how long to bake chicken thighs at 425 degrees perfectly moist and juicy. In a cast iron skillet, Bone-in Chicken Thighs at 350 or at an even higher temperature like we show you here turn out great. An easy cheap family friendly dinner to make with tons of flavor.
Let’s talk about how to bake bone-in skin on chicken thighs friends. The best way for tender dark meat to be cooked for a protein packed, low carb meal. Healthy and simple, you will want to add this to your meal plan this week. (affiliate links present)
How Long to Bake Bone-in Chicken Thighs
We have shared a few different temperatures so far. There are slight differences them all. Depending on what else I am making determines the cook time I need. A bit lower, we have shared How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs 375 which I do with veggies on another tray. If you love crispy chicken skin though you’ll want to jump to recipe here.
As with anything else the seasonings are up to you. If you wanted to just use bottled sauce to caramelize on the top at the end I would make BBQ Chicken Thighs in Oven, so good. Timing doesn’t change though you would still want to brush a bit of olive oil on to keep them moist as they bake.
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Oven Baked Bone-in Chicken Thighs
We shared with you How Long to Cook Chicken Thighs on Stove before which is nice but if you are baking a side dish in the oven this is the way to go. Use one shelf to make these and another to add a sheet pan full of vegetables for instance.
Or you can Bake Potatoes in Foil and serve together. Sometimes I will make both of these but then shred the meat off the bones and stuff inside with some shredded cheeses. Or make mashed potatoes with them. The kids love it that way as it gets oooey and gooey. If you do use boneless skinless chicken thighs you can decrease the cook time a bit.
- 4-6 chicken thighs bone-in skin on used
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Thyme
There are many sauces and rubs you can use to add flavor. If you want to make our Mediterranean Chicken Thighs we have directions for that here. If you have something you love with chicken breasts that works just fine with this dark meat just the same.
How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs at 425 Degrees
If you would rather cook Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Vegetables together we have directions here for that. A great way to make everything together on a large baking sheet. Wilton has a great version with high sides that will fit it all. I like cut squash, carrots and other veggies that are firmer in nature.
- For Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, preheat oven to 425.
- Mix together oil with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Dab dry the outsides of the skin with paper towels to dry well for crispy baked chicken thighs. Excess moisture will prevent browning.
- Using a pastry brush, spread oil on chicken, coating both sides.
- Place chicken into an ovenproof skillet.
- you can prep our Broccoli Au Gratin to stick in the last 25 minutes too for a great duo
- Bake oven baked chicken thighs for 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
- To crisp skins switch to broil for 2-3 minutes or until as browned as you’d like.
If you have never broiled anything before you need to be very careful not to leave the area. It doesn’t take long to achieve the ideal golden brown color and 1 minute too long can burn the top and ruin your dish. Stay close, keep your oven light on and watch closely taking your tray out as soon as it is perfect for you.
How to Cook Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs
You may have a few questions before you get started. If you have some left make sure it cools to room temperature first. Then move to a freezer bag and suck out all the air. Kept in the fridge it will stay safe to eat again within the next 3 days. Keep whole and not cut for best results so it stays moist.
Chicken recipes at 425 degrees vary in their cooking time. The smaller the pieces are the faster they will bake in the oven. Thighs at 425 take 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Higher temperatures will yield crispier skin and should be flipped halfway thru for even cooking.
That depends on the texture you want to achieve. For crispy chicken skin I would recommend a higher temperature. For very moist meat, low and slow at a lower oven temp. is better but of course takes longer and skin will remain on the rubbery side.
You can make a great leftover chicken recipe with what isn’t eaten right away on the first day too. Check out our link here to get a few ideas. From shredded chicken tacos to burrito bowls, casseroles and salads you should never waste meat once you get the hang of how to make a whole new meal with it on day 2 or 3.
How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs at 425
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs, bone-in skin on used
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. Mix together oil with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Using a pastry brush, spread oil on chicken, coating both sides. Place chicken into an ovenproof skillet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature is 165.
- To crisp skins switch to broil for 2-3 minutes or until as browned as you'd like.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
