These crispy chicken thighs are a regular in our dinner rotation. and are well-loved by our whole fam! They require just a few minutes of prep before popping into the oven to bake. The chicken makes for great leftovers for lunch, too. For more easy, gluten free dinner ideas, try my easy sheet pan chicken & sweet potatoes, slow cooker carnitas and sheet pan sausage & veggies! And if you love chicken thighs are much as we do, check out these herb garden chicken thighs and boneless air fryer chicken thighs, too!
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
By: Alli Heiman | AllisAppetite
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
US Wellness Meats Shopping List: Chicken Thighs (Bone-in/Skin-on)
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces (2-3 packages) Chicken Thigh, Bone In and Skin On – US Wellness Meats
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Prepare a baking dish by drizzling the olive oil on the bottom.
- Rub the chicken thighs with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Depending on how large the thighs are, you may want to increase the amount of seasoning you use; it’s up to you!
- Transfer the chicken thighs to the baking dish or choose to season them once they’re directly in the baking dish, skin side up. You’ll want to spread the chicken out so it’s not crowded – this is the key to getting the skin nice and crispy instead of steaming. If there is a lot of skin, spread it out as much as possible to help increase the crisp factor.
- Cook for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 165° and the skin is nice and crispy, but not burnt.
- Serve warm with rice to sop of the gravy and your favorite side of greens.
Our thanks to our May 2025 Featured Chef, Alli Heiman, for sharing your crispy chicken thigh recipe with us! We love how simple, satisfying, and family-friendly it is—just a few minutes of prep for a delicious, gluten-free dinner everyone can enjoy (plus leftovers!). For more wholesome recipes and mealtime inspiration, be sure to visit our Discover Blog today!
Alli Heiman is a creator, food blogger, and mom who’s been living with celiac disease for over 12 years. Alli’s cooking style focuses on quick, real-life meals with quality ingredients—because delicious food doesn’t need to be complicated. When she’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find her with her husband and daughter, reading a good book, or recharging with a kickboxing workout. Alli is passionate about ingredient transparency, supporting small farms, and empowering others on their wellness journey. Follow her for fresh gluten-free inspiration: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | FoodSocial
