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5-Ingredient Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a simple mayo and garlic seasoning mixture, then oven-baked until the skin is deep golden and crispy while the inside stays perfectly juicy. Ready in 35 minutes with just 5 minutes of prep — no marinating needed. The mayo coating is the secret to crispy skin and moist meat every single time.
Servings: 4 chicken portions
chicken portions
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
- ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper, each
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise, (canola or avocado kind)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Don't put the chicken in until the oven is fully preheated. A hot oven from the very first second is what starts crisping the skin immediately.
- Pat the chicken completely dry.Use paper towels and press firmly on all surfaces. This is non-negotiable — moisture is the enemy of crispy skin.
- Apply the mayo coating.Mix 2 tablespoons of mayo with your garlic and seasonings. Spread a thin, even layer over the top and sides of each thigh. You're not slathering — just a thin film is all you need.
- Season generously.Salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper are the base. Press the seasoning into the mayo coating so it adheres.
- Arrange on a pan, skin side up.Place thighs skin side up on a rimmed sheet pan or baking dish. Leave at least 1 inch between each piece. Never flip — keep the skin facing up the entire time
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. Roast uncovered until the skin is deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 175°F–185°F. At 165°F the chicken is technically safe but dark meat at this temperature can still feel rubbery — go to 175°F for tender, pull-from-the-bone results.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.Resting allows the juices to redistribute through the meat. Cut in immediately and those juices run out onto the pan instead of staying where you want them.
Nutrition Facts
5-Ingredient Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Amount per Serving
Calories
425
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
170
mg
57
%
Sodium
467
mg
20
%
Potassium
369
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
147
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
0.02
mg
0
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* 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.
