Looking for chicken thigh recipes that aren’t boring? How about chicken thighs ready in less than an hour? Better yet, how about baking them so you don’t have to sit at the stove and kick your feet up instead? If you answered yes, yes, and yes, then you are in the right place. We’ve rounded up our best and most popular baked chicken thighs recipes, all ready in less than 60 minutes. But don’t think that because they’re fast, they’re bound to be boring. They are anything but! Preheat the oven.
Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
Something magical happens when chicken thighs are combined with three cheeses and marinara sauce and baked in the oven. There are dozens of glowing five-star reviews as proof of this recipe!
Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs
A must-have recipe for lemon lovers, these chicken thighs are seasoned with the added flavors of thyme and garlic. Browning the chicken in a skillet and transferring it to the oven ensures that this dish packs a lot of flavor. Serve the delicious sauce over rice or pasta.
Crunchy Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Keeping a jar of pesto on hand is a lifesaver for recipes like these, which are short on prep time but big on flavor. Panko breadcrumbs ensure that the finished dish is deliciously crunchy.
Fresh rosemary chicken thighs
Sometimes simple and classic is best, like this easy baked chicken thigh recipe with fresh rosemary and lemon zest. Bake extra thighs and refrigerate 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 cooked until they are unbearably crispy. The glowing reviews say it all—you might be frying your chicken in the oven from now on!
Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken
Allrecipes member roadrunner8 says “I came up with this recipe when I didn’t have breadcrumbs but I did have Parmesan cheese. I decided to try olive oil instead of eggs for dipping the chicken. ” says Allrecipes member roadrunner8. “I love how the cheese melted on top of the chicken and it tasted so good.”
Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
“Bold flavors and colors combine on a sheet pan for a simple yet impressive dinner,” says Allrecipes member Soup Love Nicole. “The bonus is minimal cleanup!”
Easy Spicy Mexican American Chicken
Slightly spicy with sweetness, Allrecipes member Anna Rivera created this chicken thigh recipe for her husband, who likes 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’s better than a whole chicken dinner cooked in one pan? A perfect one-pan chicken dinner made with ranch!
Easy Baked Chicken Thighs
Three ingredients means this easy baked chicken thigh recipe requires virtually no prep time. This also means you can use this as your go-to base recipe, changing the seasonings as you like.
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 the texture by sprinkling the entire dish with panko breadcrumbs before baking, which will add a nice crunch to the finished dish.
Crispy and tender baked chicken thighs
This recipe calls for about 1 hour in the oven, but average-sized thighs will cook easily. You can increase the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for about 45 minutes (until the juices run clear) for an even faster and crispier result!
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
“These Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs are ready in under an hour. Top with this delicious Chicken Thigh Salad will fill a sandwich, or provide the main dish for your dinner,” says Allrecipes member Brenda Venable. “Add a vegetable, or other side, while the chicken is in the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs.”
Keto Smoky Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
You don’t have to be keto to enjoy this all-in-one baked chicken thigh dinner with lots of healthy veggies and flavorful spices.
Pesto Chicken Bake
This easy baked chicken thigh recipe is getting five-star reviews, as from reviewer Sammy Davis: “Simple, delightful, delicious. I made it according to the recipe and was not disappointed at all. Biggest surprise. There were cherry tomatoes. Roasting them in a pesto sauce makes these delicious little 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 juicy baked chicken thighs have a touch of sticky sweetness thanks to the honey. If you like, try adding some red pepper flakes for a little heat, or try adding sesame seeds for a different flavor angle.