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Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are the best chicken thigh recipe for kids. Our recipe is quick and simple, prepared just the way kids like. Chicken thighs are seasoned and baked into a delicious dinner. Gluten-free. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken recipes for kids, chicken thigh recipes for kids, easy dinner recipes for kids, kid friendly chicken thigh recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

  • paper toweling
  • baking pan
  • measuring spoons
  • thermometer

Ingredients

  • 6-8 bone-in chicken thighs check for gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and prep the chicken. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper toweling.
  • Season the chicken. Place chicken thighs onto a baking pan or in an oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle seasonings onto chicken thighs.
  • Bake. Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered or until your thermometer reads 165 degrees. For crisper skin, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching to not burn spices.

Notes

Cooking Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Oven

You can use fresh or frozen chicken in this recipe. To cook frozen bone-in chicken thighs, increase the baking time to 50-60 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg