Bake thighs recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
I recommend baking the chicken thighs at 400 degrees for less time to ensure the chicken thighs stay nice and juicy, vs baking for longer at 350 degrees and running the risk of drying them out.
The USDA guidelines lists approximate cooking times of 40 to 50 minutes for 4-to-8-ounce chicken thighs roasted at 350 degrees. In our basic meal prep boneless chicken thighs recipe, they take about 25 to 30 minutes baked at 425 degrees F.
It is recommended to bake chicken thighs at 400ยบF. This medium-high heat ensures the juiciest results! Chicken thighs should be roasted in the oven at 400ยบF for 40-45 minutes, then broiled for 2 more minutes to get juicy meat and crispy skin!
Chicken thighs and all chicken dark meat tend to taste better when cooked to a higher temperature(175 F to 180 F) due to their higher amounts of connective tissue. Cooking thigh meat to 165 F will yield chewy, rubbery meat, but at 175 F to 180 F, it will be tender and juicy as the collagen melts and turns to gelatin.
What internal temperature should you cook chicken thighs to? Chicken thighs, whether bone-in or boneless, are good at an internal temp of 175 degrees Fahrenheit, but they're even better at 195.