Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe

Oven baked boneless chicken thighs recipe that is easy, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes. These skinless baked chicken thighs are tender, moist, flavorful, and delicious. They are crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Learn how to bake boneless chicken thighs.

The meat from chicken thighs is moister, flavorful, and juicer than that of chicken breasts which makes this recipe one to save for family dinners because who doesn't like flavorful and delicious?

Don't worry if it's bone-in skin-on chicken thighs you have on hand, you can use them. They'll work just as well with this recipe, but it'll take an extra 5-10 minutes to cook.

Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe

This oven baked boneless chicken thighs recipe is just perfect. It is simple, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes.

The boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with everyday herbs and spices to make them aromatic and tasty. Just a few ingredients to season, bake in the oven, and you have the best baked skinless chicken thighs on your plate. Let the oven handle the heavy lifting!

No artificial preservative, sugar, or oil was used in this recipe which makes it a healthy boneless chicken recipe that you can use to plan your weekly meals. It is low carb, and keto-friendly.

We love serving baked chicken thighs with side dishes like potatoes, salads, rice, vegetables and also use them in sandwiches, wraps, and stews.

This chicken thighs recipe is both simple and delicious with the spice rub used however you can use other spice rubs on it.

To use other chicken parts, check baked chicken wings and baked chicken legs recipes.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs: Boneless skinless chicken thighs or Bone in skin on.

Garlic Powder: Alternatively, garlic granules can be used.

Oregano

Thyme

Paprika: This adds a light flavor to the meal while also improving the color.

Salt and pepper

VARIATION

You can season the chicken thigh with other seasonings like:

Italian seasoning

Jerk seasoning

Cajun seasoning

Piri Piri seasoning

How To Bake Boneless Chicken Thighs

Preheat the oven: Raise the oven rack one level above the middle. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Make the seasoning: Mix together the paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Season the chicken thighs: Pat dry the chicken thighs and add the seasoning to them. Ensure they are all covered with the seasoning mix.

Bake: Arrange the chicken thighs smooth side up on a baking tray, then put the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake chicken thighs at a temperature of 400F/200C.

When it's cooked, bring the baking tray out of the oven, and leave the chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes.

You can coat chicken thighs in marinades like honey garlic, bbq sauce, peri peri sauce, or any other delicious marinades.

Serve and enjoy with sides of choice.

How Long To Bake Boneless Chicken Thighs In The Oven

How long to bake chicken thighs depends on the size, oven temperature, and if using boneless skinless or bone in chicken thighs. Follow the below guide for cooking time:

How long to bake boneless chicken thighs at 400F/200C is 25 - 30 minutes.

For how long to cook boneless chicken thighs at 350F/175C is 30 - 35 minutes.

At 425F/ 220C degrees Fahrenheit bake for 20-25 minutes.

So, how long to bake boneless skinless chicken thighs is between 25 - 40 minutes depending on oven temperature and size of the chicken.

For bone in chicken thighs, add additional 5 - 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Check the chicken after 20 minutes if they're small sizes. If they're really large pieces, it could take up to 40 minutes to thoroughly cook them. Make sure the internal temperature is at least 165F at the thickest point when checked with an instant thermometer.

More Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipes

Here are some other easy boneless chicken thighs recipes that are quick, simple, tasty, and perfect chicken dinner:

Honey soy chicken thighs - Sweet and savory, flavorful and delicious. This is made on the stovetop.

Instant pot boneless chicken thighs - Quick, simple, and tasty. Made in the pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes.

Honey garlic chicken thighs - Packed full of flavor, simple and quick recipe ready in 20 minutes.

Teriyaki chicken thighs - Sweet, spicy, delicious.

Chicken and broccoli in instant pot - Broccoli and chicken thighs bites cooked in a rich tasty sauce.

What To Serve With Baked Chicken Thighs

Potatoes - Potato side dishes like air fryer potatoes, fried potatoes, Parmentier potatoes are good choices to pair with chicken thighs.

Vegetables: Mediterranean roasted vegetables, air fryer vegetables, boiled carrots, boiled broccoli.

Sauces: Garlic butter sauce, Italian dressing.

Grains: Spicy rice, long grain rice.

How To Store

You either store leftover chicken thighs in the fridge or freezer. If you'll be consuming it within 4 days, you can store it in the fridge but if you want it to last for longer, then store it in the freezer.

To store it in the fridge: Put the chicken thighs into an airtight container or Ziploc then store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

To store in the freezer: Put in a Ziploc bag or a sealable freezer-safe container, label, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How to Reheat: You can reheat in the oven, air fryer, microwave, or on the stove.

To reheat in the oven: Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking tray and bake in the oven at a temperature of 180C for 5 minutes or till they are heated through.

In the microwave: Arrange on a microwave-safe plate and sprinkle two tablespoons of water on the chicken then heat on high settings for 1.5 minutes or till the chicken are warmed through. The water added to it will form steam in it, and keep the thighs moist and tender.

Tips

• You can also use bone in chicken thighs, or chicken breasts. Depending on the type of chicken, the cooking time will need to be adjusted. Add additional 5-10 minutes for bone-in.

• Use a paper towel to pat dry the chicken thighs before adding seasoning to them.

• No need to use oil in marinating the chicken.

• Season the chicken on all sides, both the top and under. Apply the rub thoroughly over the chicken for flavor.

• You can line the baking tray with parchment paper to make cleaning the tray after cooking easier.

• With skinless chicken, bake with the smooth sides facing up and if using skin-on, bake with skin side up.

• Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or 75 degrees Celcius.
• Leave it to sit for 5 minutes in the baking tray before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Tools Used for Making this Recipe

Baking pan

Mixing bowl

Serving plates

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