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How to Make Baked Chicken Thighs

This baked chicken thighs recipe promises a satisfying dish of juicy chicken with crispy skin that's been infused with intense spices and baked to golden perfection. Everything comes together in the oven, making it a no-fuss dish you can make for any occasion.
  • cook TIME 47 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 57 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (14)

  • 30 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 24 oz potatoes sliced into wedges
  • 8 oz green beans ends removed
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Prepare the Chicken: Use a sharp knife to trim off the excess fat then pat dry with paper towels.

2

Slice the Potatoes: Peel off the skin, then slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Lay each half flat then continue slicing them lengthwise into 1/2 inch wedges. Soak the wedges in water to remove the excess starch.

3

Chop the Parsley: Cut off the stems, then bunch the leaves together and thinly slice. Then rock the knife up and down a few times to chop the leaves into fine pieces.

Cook:

1

Microwave the Potatoes: To a microwave-safe bowl, add 24 oz potatoes and cover them with plastic wrap. Microwave at full power for 10 minutes.

2

Make the Seasonings: Mix 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 3/4 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano until well-combined.

3

Slice and Season the Chicken: Use a chef’s knife to make small slits into the 30 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs so that the seasonings can seep through. Dry rub chicken on both sides with the seasoning mixture from step 2.

4

Spread the Chicken and Potatoes Onto the Sheet: On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, line the seasoned chicken thighs then spread the microwaved potatoes in the remaining space.

5

Oil the Potatoes: Brush 3/4 tbsp olive oil over the potatoes.

6

Bake the Food: Place the food tray on the middle rack and bake the chicken thighs and potatoes at 400 °F for 30 minutes.

7

Add the Green Beans: Remove the tray, then layer 8 oz green beans over top.

8

Bake the Green Beans: Place the tray on the middle rack and bake at 425 °F for another 7 minutes.

9

Serve the Food: Remove the food from the oven, transfer onto serving plates, sprinkle in 2 tbsp parsley then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 501kcal | Fat 29.3g | Saturated Fat 7.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 6g | Monounsaturated Fat 14g | Cholesterol 139mg | Sodium 518mg | Potassium 1143mg | Carbohydrate 33g | Fiber 6g | Sugar 4g | Protein 27g | Vitamin A 927IU | Vitamin C 26mg | Calcium 66mg | Iron 3mg