Baked Chicken Thighs – Good For Your Health

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Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for chicken thighs on the grill, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• drumstick – For this recipe, you will need skin-on bone-in chicken thighs.You can also use the same method to make bone-in chicken thighs or chicken thigh quarters (Grilling times will vary). For skinless white meats like chicken breasts (coming soon!), you need to take a different approach.
• olive oil – You can use any oil you like for high heat cooking, such as avocado oil.
• spices – When roasting chicken thighs, I use a combination of sea salt (or kosher salt), black pepper, smoked paprika (or regular works), garlic powderand onion powder Season the chicken.

How to Roast Chicken Thighs

This section shows how to bake chicken thighs, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Prepare. Clean the grill grates with an oiled paper towel. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

Tip: Turn on all burners for faster cooking, or only half for crisper skin.

If using the slower grill option for crisper skin (see step 4 below), turn off half burner.

2. come on. Brush both sides of each drumstick with olive oil.

3. season. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, onion, and garlic powder. Add seasoning to both sides of chicken thighs.

4. Grill. For faster grilling, place the chicken thighs on the grill over direct heat, turning them every 5-7 minutes. For a slower method of crisping the crust, switch to indirect heat and flip halfway through. When using either method, grill skin-side down first. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
5. rest. Remove the roasted chicken legs from the heat and let stand uncovered before serving.

How long to bake chicken thighs?

Bake the chicken thighs on direct heat for about 25 minutes, or for a crispy skin, roast them on indirect heat for 30-40 minutes. For the juiciest results, the internal temperature of the drumsticks on the grill should reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tips for the Best Baked Chicken Thighs

Whether you roast chicken thighs using the quick or slow method, these tips will help you get perfectly juicy meat and a crispy crust.

• Start with a clean grill. Clean the grates with an oiled paper towel beforehand. Doing this will prevent sticking.
• Preheat grill. Preheating the grill to medium-high heat will also prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
• Grill display side down first. Grill the drumsticks skin-side first for the prettiest grill marks.
• Keep lid closed. Roasting chicken with a lid on helps retain heat, promotes even cooking, and infuses smoky flavor by trapping and circulating smoke within the grill.
• For a crispy crust, cook over indirect heat. Slow cooking hardens the fat and makes the skin crispy. But if you want to cook them faster, you can just heat them.
• Sticking troubleshooting methods: If the chicken sticks, either the grill isn’t hot enough or the chicken needs to cook longer before flipping.
• How to avoid outbreaks: If the fat drips down and catches fire, move the chicken to another location immediately. Sudden fire can cause excessive charring of the chicken, affecting the flavor.
• use one meat thermometer. This is the best way to make sure your chicken is cooked perfectly! While 165°F is safe, I highly recommend roasting chicken thighs to 170°F for juicy results. (This is always my recommended temperature for dark meat to make it juicier; the opposite for white meat.)
• Rest uncovered. Covering creates a steam effect that softens the skin and makes it less brittle.

storage instructions

• shop: Place leftover baked chicken thighs in the refrigerator in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Store for 3-4 days.You can also remove the meat from the bones and use the rest to make BBQ Chicken Salad.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, place the chicken on a baking sheet and cook until heated through, about 10-15 minutes, or microwave for a minute or two (but the skin will be tender). You can also reheat chicken thighs on the grill, but wrap them in foil and over indirect heat.
• freeze: Cool completely, then place in an airtight freezer bag or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

What to Serve with Baked Chicken Thighs

Now that you’ve mastered the art of roasting chicken thighs, here’s an easy side dish:

More Chicken Thigh Recipes

Don’t want to cook chicken legs on the grill? There are many other cooking methods:

Roast Chicken Legs

Use this easy method for the juiciest, tastiest roasted chicken thighs (drumsticks) with a crispy exterior. A favorite at any BBQ or picnic!

Prepare: 10 minute

chef: 25 minute

all: 35 minute

Serving Size: 6 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. clean your grill to grill Wipe with an oiled paper towel before cooking/preheating.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for at least 10 minutes. (If using the slow grill option below, turn off half of the burners.)

2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

3. brush Coat both sides of each drumstick with olive oil.

4. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, onion, and garlic powder. Add seasoning to both sides of chicken thighs. (You can also add each seasoning individually if you like.)

5. Quick Grill Options: Place the chicken thighs on the grill over direct heat, skin side down.cook about 25 minutesflip each 5-7 minutesuntil the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170°F (77°C).

   Slower grilling options result in a crispier skin: Place chicken thighs on a grill over indirect heat (not over an open burner).Turn off the grill and cook 15-20 minutesThen turn it over and cook another 15-20 minutesuntil the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170°F (77°C). (The safe internal temperature for chicken is 165°F (74°C), but letting them reach 170°F (77°F) will make the roasted chicken thighs juicier.)

6. Remove the grilled chicken legs from the heat and let it rest, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Serving Size: 2 roasted chicken thighs

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 306

fat 21 grams

protein 26.9 grams

total carbohydrates 1.1 grams

net carbs 0.7 grams

fiber 0.4 grams

sugar 0.1g

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