How to Bake Bone-in Chicken Thighs
Perfectly baked chicken thighs are crispy on the outside with tender dark meat on the inside. Learn how long to bake bone-in chicken thighs and you can easily make a delicious meal in one pan!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (6-8 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh parsley minced - optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
- Place the oven rack in the upper-middle position. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Then add a wire rack.
- Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and place on the rack with the skin side up, shaking off excess marinade. (Discard leftover marinade.)
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to make the chicken extra crispy and add a nice caramelized brown color.
- Garnish with optional parsley and serve.