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Baked Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Make crispy, juicy baked bone-in chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and garlic butter. This easy oven recipe cooks at 425°F in about 35 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 287kcal

Author: Davinah

1.25 lb Chicken Thighs bone-in with the skin on
1.25 tbsp Cajun seasoning I'm using a homemade recipe, but if using one from the store follow the directions on the bottle for the amount per pound of meat.
¼ cup Butter salted, melted - you can use unsalted butter if using a cajun seasoning from the store
8 cloves Garlic minced, prefer fresh garlic but it’s about 1 tbsp of the minced garlic you can get in a jar
½ Lemon juiced

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side up in a broiler-safe baking dish.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over all sides of the chicken, carefully working some underneath the skin.
Mix the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Pour the garlic butter over the chicken.
Bake for 20 minutes. Baste the chicken with the pan drippings, then bake for 15 minutes more, or until the thickest part reaches at least 165°F without touching the bone.
Baste once more. For crispier skin, broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.

Crispier skin: Pat the chicken dry before seasoning and bake it uncovered, skin-side up.
Check for doneness: Chicken should reach at least 165°F in the thickest part without touching the bone.
Seasoning: Cajun blends vary in saltiness. Adjust any added salt based on the blend you use.
Broiling: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if you want the skin more browned and crisp.