oven-baked crispy chicken thighs with a sweet smoky glaze. Here is a full recipe to make something very similar. 🍗🔥
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
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6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
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½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
Optional glaze (adds flavor like the photo)
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease.
2. Prepare chicken
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Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels (this helps crisp the skin).
3. Season
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In a bowl mix:
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olive oil
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brown sugar
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paprika
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smoked paprika
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garlic powder
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onion powder
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salt & pepper
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chili powder
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thyme
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Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs.
4. Bake
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Place chicken skin-side up in the pan.
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Bake 35–40 minutes until the skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Add glaze (optional but delicious)
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Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
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Brush over chicken during the last 5–10 minutes of baking.
6. Broil for crispiness
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Turn oven to broil for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the top.
✅ Serving ideas
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Mashed potatoes
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Roasted vegetables
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Rice
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Coleslaw
💡 Pro tip: Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after baking so the juices stay inside.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
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🔥 The secret method restaurants use to get EXTRA crispy chicken in the oven
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🍯 A 3-ingredient honey garlic sauce version of this recipe that tastes amazing.