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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Herb Glaze for Juicy Flavor

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy baked chicken thighs with a simple, flavorful herb glaze. It’s quick, easy, and yields juicy meat with golden, crackling skin.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds or 1.4 kg)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  4. Toss the chicken thighs in the herb glaze, coating each piece well, especially the skin side. Let sit for at least 10 minutes if possible.
  5. Place the thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. If no wire rack is available, place directly on the baking sheet and plan to flip halfway through baking.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Around 25 minutes in, check for excess juices and drain if necessary to keep skin crisp. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown and crackling.
  7. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Optional: For extra crunch, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

Drying the chicken skin thoroughly is essential for crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to allow air circulation and fat drainage. If no rack is available, flip the chicken halfway through baking. Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy. Broil briefly at the end for extra crunch but watch carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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