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    How to Bake Chicken Thighs

    Sep 29, 2022 · 7 Comments

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    Learn how to bake chicken thighs in the oven with this easy to follow step by step instructions. This easy chicken recipe is gluten free, low carb and low maintenance! Flavored with garlic, coated in mayo and baked in the oven for perfect crispy skin on the outside and juicy chicken on the inside!

    Chicken in a skillet

    Cooking chicken thighs with mayo is super easy, and it makes for a mouthwatering dinner and lunch option for all occasions. It doesn’t matter if you just are looking for a quick fix to feed the family or if you are planning a special meal. Chicken is always a favorite, and it’s next to impossible to mess up!

    Baking chicken thighs is easy!

    I’d like to introduce you to my favorite chicken recipe. Great juicy chicken thighs baked in the pan!

    Maybe you’ve already made something like this. If not, meet Easy Everyday Chicken. Rich and full of flavor, if you’ve never had chicken with mayo, I urge you to try this recipe. You won’t believe how easy baking chicken thighs can be. Get it right first time and every time.

    Why cook chicken thighs

    Customizable and wallet friendly recipe. Chicken thighs is a very affordable and versatile protein, suitable both for busy weeknights and special occasions and holidays. I love making Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Easy Pan Seared Chicken. So what’s so special about this chicken recipe then?

    Satisfying and simple meal. To start with, these Easy Everyday Chicken thighs are rich and satisfying. Plus as simple and quick as it is to prepare you’ll have a drool worthy meal on the table within 30 minutes!

    Serve it with the indulgent Creamy Garlic Potatoes or a healthy addition of Avocado Salad.

    What kind of mayonnaise to use

    Canola Mayonnaise. I usually use canola mayo to make my everyday chicken thighs extra crispy and juicy. I like the texture and the amount of oil this mayonnaise contains.

    Avocado Mayonnaise. Sometimes I prepare this easy chicken with Avocado Mayonnaise and love the avocado version as well!

    Easy Everyday Chicken

    What kind of chicken to use

    Chicken thighs. To make easy every chicken, make sure to use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. You can easily dredge them in the mayonnaise mixture. Another selling point is since they are moist and will have crispy skin.

    Plus, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are so easy to find! They are also relatively high in fat and a good source of lean protein. So perfect!

    Can I use chicken breasts? Yes, if you use thick chicken breasts. Note that the principal difference between the two is the fat content. Chicken thighs are fattier than the breasts and are also moister in comparison.

    How to bake chicken thighs

    How to prep the chicken thighs

    First, paper towel dry the chicken.  Next, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Immediately stir well to blend.

    Now, using a fork or tongs, coat the chicken thighs in the mayo mixture and set aside.

    Additionally, you can also use a spoon to coat the chicken with mayo. Then you can use salt, garlic powder, pepper and Italian seasoning on top of mayonnaise.

    Coated chicken thighs

    How to bake chicken thighs

    Use oven proof skillet. My favorite way to cook easy everyday chicken is in an cast iron, stainless steel pan or carbon steel skillet. Only 30 minutes of oven time in a hot skillet will get you cooked chicken perfection in my book.

    Bake at 375 F. Place coated chicken thighs into a skillet and bake at 375 F for 30 to 35 minutes until skin is brown and crispy on the outside.

    How to make easy everyday chicken into a dinner?

    While I could probably be perfectly happy with a serving of baked chicken thighs and nothing else, most of the time easy everyday chicken needs some accompaniment, usually carbs, to make it a meal. I suggest Creamy Garlic Potatoes or Garlic Butter Spaghetti.

    Because baked chicken thighs are so universal, you can add it to pretty much anything! Serve chicken over brown rice or spaghetti squash, eat it over a bed of greens, or with some roasted vegetables on the side. What’s your favorite way to have chicken thighs for dinner?

    Easy Everyday Chicken
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    5 from 5 votes

    Easy Everyday Chicken

    Weeknight chicken recipe has never been easier with the help of mayo, garlic powder and salt!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked chicken, chicken
    Servings: 4 chicken portions
    chicken portions
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise, (canola or avocado kind)
    • 1.5 lb. chicken thighs, skin on, bone in

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 F
    • First things first, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning to a large bowl.
    • Next add mayonnaise to the bowl and mix everything.
    • Coat chicken thighs in the mixture.
    • Add chicken thighs to the oven proof skillet and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and browned on the outside. Remove and serve
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Everyday Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 425 Calories from Fat 306
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 34g52%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
    Monounsaturated Fat 13g
    Cholesterol 170mg57%
    Sodium 467mg20%
    Potassium 369mg11%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Sugar 0.1g0%
    Protein 28g56%
    Vitamin A 147IU3%
    Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
    Calcium 24mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy says

      January 05, 2023 at 1:42 pm

      Could you make this with chicken drumsticks?

      Reply
      • Olya says

        January 07, 2023 at 1:40 am

        Yes, you can use drumsticks

        Reply
    2. Nanna x3 says

      January 04, 2023 at 6:06 am

      Do u cover the pan when cooking. Please tell me covered or uncover in your recipes. Thank u !

      Reply
      • Olya says

        January 07, 2023 at 1:45 am

        I cooked it uncovered.

        Reply
    3. Colleen S says

      December 05, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Hi the instructions leading up to the actual recipe talks about putting the thighs in mayo then another heading says says, why dredge in flour?. The actual recipe mentions then nothing about flour. Can you clarify when you dredge in flour? I assume after the mayo?
      Thanks
      Colleen

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      • Olya says

        December 05, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        Hi Colleen – there is no flour in this recipe (although you can definitely use it) – I removed the reference from the description. Thank you for catching this!

        Reply

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