A mouth-watering Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs recipe you will make on repeat! Boneless and skinless chicken thighs in a flavorful seasoning then baked until crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside.
BAKED BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS-
There are so many different methods for cooking chicken thighs. This recipe for baked boneless chicken thighs is going to become a family favorite. The prep time is minimal and the ingredients for the thighs are most likely already in your pantry.
INGREDIENTS-
Whenever you want an easy dinner even pickier eaters will enjoy it, you have to try these thighs! The flavors are so neutral and go great with just about any side.
- Chicken– We used skinless and boneless chicken thighs.
- Oil– Acts as a tenderizer.
- Garlic– Gives the chicken flavor.
- Salt and Pepper– Classic seasoning.
- Italian seasoning– Adds the herb taste.
- Paprika– Gives you a hint of sweet pepper flavor.
How to Make Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs-
The chicken may be mixed and left to marinate in a plastic bag or a large bowl.
- Trim chicken– Trim off any excess fat and pat chicken dry.
- Make seasoning– In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Make rub– In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil and garlic.
- Season chicken– Season the chicken on all sides.
- Marinate– Allow the chicken to marinate at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
- Bake– Transfer to a baking dish and bake until chicken is crispy and cooked through.
SUBSTITUTIONS-
Yes, you can easily substitute chicken thighs for:
- CHICKEN BREAST- Beat chicken breast until even in thickness. Cover in the oil mixture then season. Bake in a preheated oven to 350°F for 25-35 minutes.
- BONE-IN THIGHS-The only thing you’ll do differently with bone-in and skin-on thighs is bake about 10 minutes longer.
SERVE WITH-
Chicken thighs are a great protein and pair with so many different sides and mashed potatoes have to be a favorite for me. Here are great serving ideas:
- With Salad– Make a classic Cucumber Salad or the classic Coleslaw for a side.
- Classic Side– You can serve the chicken with your favorite pasta or Baked Rice.
- With Vegetables– Pairs perfectly with Roasted Vegetable.
HOW TO STORE-
Chicken thighs are wonderful to use as meal prep and to freeze for future recipes.
- STORE– Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE– You can freeze the chicken thighs in a freezer bag for 2-3 months.
- REHEAT– Reheat in the oven covered with foil until reheated, or in a skillet covered with a lid over medium/low heat.
MORE CHICKEN RECIPES-
- Skillet Chicken Breast
- Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Wrap Recipe
- Baked Chicken Wings
- Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 30 votes
A mouth-watering Baked Boneless Chicken Thigh recipe you will make on repeat! Boneless and skinless chicken thighs in a flavorful seasoning then baked until crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy on the inside.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
marinate: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground pepper, or to taste
- 1 ½ tsp italian seasoning
- ¾ tsp ground paprika
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
In a bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Layout chicken thighs and coat with oil mixture (on both sides).
In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.
Season both sides of chicken with the seasoning and cover bowl. Set aside to marinate at least 2 hours (*see note).
Transfer chicken thighs to a 9"x13" baking dish. Bake covered 45 minutes at 400°F for 35-45 minutes, until internal reading is 165°F. (For extra crispy chicken, broil for few minutes before removing from oven.)
Enjoy, friends.
Notes
Note: Marinading at least 2 hours will yield best results. If you don’t have two hours, still bake the chicken it will still be great.
Nutrition
336kcal Calories1g Carbs43g Protein16g Fat3g Saturated Fat215mg Cholesterol977mg Sodium568mg Potassium195IU Vitamin A0.5mg Vitamin C30mg Calcium2.1mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 215mg72%
Sodium 977mg42%
Potassium 568mg16%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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168 comments
- Sam
Loved it. Quick and easy to prepare. Left chicken marinating all day while at work.
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the chicken thighs recipe. I like to prep in advance as well and let the chicken marinate, it becomes so juicy and flavorful.
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- Morgan
Soooo delicious!!! The salt goes along way though so you might like a bit less!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Morgan, I’m so glad you enjoyed the baked chicken thighs.
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- Laurie
Hi,
Can I use garlic powder?- Reply
- Valentina’s Corner
You sure can, Laurie.
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- Ellen Munox
I’m using bone in chicken thighs. Is it OK to marinate in refrigerator for longer than 2 hours? Looking forward to eating this recipe.
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’ve even done the marinating over night with great results.
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- Amanda
Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you, Amanda. I’m so glad you enjoyed the chicken thighs recipe.
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- shelley
Hi Valentina
your recipe calls for skinless and boneless thighs which I bought. But then in the comments you told Jennifer she can broil to get the skin crispy. By the looks of your picture, it looks like you have used thighs with skin, so now i’ve made it and i’m worried i should have bought with skin.- Reply
- Valentina’s Corner
Any chicken thighs will work in this recipe with great results, Shelley. You’ll just bake a little longer for bone-in thighs. 🙂 I hope you love the recipe.
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- Jennifer
Making this but the recipe says bake covered 45 minutes at 400 for 35-45 minutes. And then broil. Is it covered for 45 minutes?
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- Valentina’s Corner
Jennifer, you want to bake covered for 35-45 minutes and if you want it crispy then you can broil for a couple of minutes to make the skin crispy. Hope this helps you a little more.
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- Kathy
This was the best chicken I’ve EVER had…in my whole life!!! And I’m old! Definitely going to be trying more of your recipes! Thank you!
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- Valentina’s Corner
That’s wonderful, Kathy. I’m so glad you enjoyed the boneless chicken thighs recipe.
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