Can I use boneless chicken thighs?

You totally can, but just decrease the baking time to 25-30 minutes. Check the internal temperature to make sure it gets to 165°F. While boneless chicken thighs are an option, having skin-on, bone-in thighs really helps keep the chicken moist and juicy. It's also hard to get that desired crisp if you don't have skin on it.

How do you store baked chicken thighs?

Baked chicken thighs can be refrigerated for four to five days. If you won’t be eating them during that time, you can freeze the leftovers for future use.

Can I make these in the slow cooker?

Yes... but they may not be as good. It's hard (actually impossible) to get that crispy skin if they are cooked in the slow cooker. One solution would be to broil the slow-cooked thighs at the end but it's hard to replicate roasting in the oven. When it comes to chicken thighs in the Crock Pot, we have found it’s always best to cook them on Low and only for 3-4 hours at the very most. While chicken thighs can cook a bit longer than chicken breasts in the Crock Pot , they will definitely start to dry out after that amount of time cooking.

The BEST Baked Italian Chicken Thighs

Name: Italian Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs); 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed in hand; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

With just a handful of simple seasonings, these chicken thighs come out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender and juicy on the inside. Baked chicken thighs are so easy to make and we show you how to turn them into a make ahead freezer meal too!

Yield: 6 1x

Prep: 5 minCook: 40Total: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed in hand
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, and paprika.
Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels and trim off any excess skin/fat. Drizzle the oil evenly over the chicken and rub in on all sides. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken and rub in on all sides.
Bake the chicken, skin side up, for 40-45 minutes, until done. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F and/or have no more pink inside. Optional: You can turn on the broiler and broil the chicken for a few minutes to get the skin even crispier, if desired.

Freeze For Later: Place the seasoned, raw chicken thighs into a gallon-sized freezer bag in a single layer. Seal and freeze flat.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw using one of these safe methods and then cook as directed in Step 4.

Notes/Tips

This seasoning can be used on all cuts of chicken. Cooking times will vary.
Use this recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is you want!
Not all chicken thighs are the same size. Be sure internal temperature is at least 165°F to determine if it’s safe to eat.
We show you how to cook frozen chicken thighs in the Instant Pot here.
If using boneless chicken thighs, decrease the baking time to 25-30 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian Method: Oven

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