Looking for chicken thigh recipes that aren’t boring? How about chicken thighs ready in less than an hour? Even better, how about baking them so that you don’t have to sit over the stove and can kick your feet up instead? If you answered yes, yes, and YES—you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up our best and most popular baked chicken thigh recipes, all ready in less than 60 minutes. But don’t think that because they’re quick, they’re bound to be boring. They are anything but! Preheat the oven and take a look.
Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
When chicken thighs are combined with three cheeses and marinara sauce, then baked in the oven, something magical happens. This recipe has dozens of glowing five-star reviews as proof!
Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs
A must-make recipe for lemon lovers, these chicken thighs are baked with the additional flavors of thyme and garlic. Browning the chicken in a skillet and transferring it to the oven ensures this dish develops loads of flavor. Serve the luscious sauce over rice or pasta.
Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Always having a jar of pesto on hand is a lifesaver for recipes like these, which are short on prep time yet big on flavor. The panko breadcrumbs ensure the finished dish is deliciously crunchy.
Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Sometimes simple and classic is best, as with this easy-baked chicken thigh recipe featuring fresh rosemary and a touch of lemon zest. Bake extra of these thighs and keep them in the fridge for up to three days to use in salads and sandwiches.
Oven-“Fried” Chicken Thighs
If you love the satisfying crunch and flavor of fried chicken, try this lighter version. Chicken thighs are breaded and baked till irresistibly crispy. The glowing reviews say it all—you may be oven-frying your chicken from now on!
Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken
“I came up with this recipe when I had no bread crumbs but had Parmesan cheese. I decided to try olive oil instead of egg to dip the chicken in,” says Allrecipes member roadrunner8. “I love how the cheese melted down over the chicken and it had a wonderful flavor.”
Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
“Bold flavors and colors combine on one sheet pan for a simple yet impressive dinner,” says Allrecipes member Soup Loving Nicole. “Bonus is the minimal cleanup!”
Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken
A little spicy with a touch of sweetness, Allrecipes member Anna Rivera created this chicken thigh recipe for her husband, who loves spicy chicken from the grocery store. Something tells us that with just five ingredients and less than an hour in the oven, they’ll be making this recipe from now on!
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Potatoes
What is better than a whole chicken dinner baked in one pan? A whole one-pan chicken dinner made with ranch!
Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
Three ingredients mean that this easy-baked chicken thigh recipe requires virtually no prep time. It also means that you can use this as your go-to base recipe, changing up the seasonings however you wish.
Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Three main ingredients—chicken thighs, potatoes, and pesto—are all it takes to make this easy and delicious dinner. Not that you need to make it complicated, but you can play with textures by sprinkling the entire dish with seasoned panko bread crumbs right before baking, which will add a nice crunch to the finished dish.
Crispy and Tender Baked Chicken Thighs
This recipe calls for approximately 1 hour in the oven, but average-sized thighs will easily be done sooner. You can increase the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for about 45 minutes (until juices run clear) for an even quicker and more crisp result!
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
“These baked boneless chicken thighs are ready in under an hour. These tasty chicken thighs will top a salad, fill a sandwich, or provide the main dish for your dinner,” says Allrecipes member Brenda Venable. “Add a vegetable, or another side, while the chicken is in the oven. Garnish with fresh snipped herbs.”
Keto Smoky Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
You don’t need to be keto to enjoy this all-in-one baked chicken thigh dinner, featuring lots of healthy veggies and flavorful spices.
Pesto Chicken Bake
This easy baked chicken thigh recipe is racking up five-star reviews, like this one from reviewer Sammy Davis: “Simple. Delightful. Tasty. I made it per the recipe and was not disappointed at all. The biggest surprise was the cherry tomatoes. Roasting them in that pesto sauce creates these little tasty bites.”
Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs
Everything you love about enchiladas, just without the tortillas! Use your favorite red or green enchilada sauce for this recipe.
Honey Garlic Chicken with Rosemary
These succulent baked chicken thighs feature a touch of sticky sweetness thanks to honey. You can try adding some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if you’d like, or for a different flavor angle try adding sesame seeds.
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