Baked Bone-in Chicken Thighs
Make juicy and crisp baked bone-in chicken thighs in about 40 minutes using this easy and simple chicken recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the chicken thighs to a broiler-safe dish with the skin side facing up. Sprinkle on the cajun seasoning and rub the spices throughout all sides of the chicken, including under the skin.
- Mix the butter, garlic cloves, and lemon juice.
- Pour it over the chicken.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Baste the chicken with some of the drippings.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Baste the chicken again.
- Optional: broil on high for 2-3 minutes to brown the top of the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg