Crispy Baked Chicken

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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken with juicy meat and crisp, flavorful skin can be on your dinner table with about 5 minutes’ worth of effort!

This crispy chicken is made in the oven without any breading at all; the only ingredients you need are the chicken, a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Crispy Oven Chicken

Crispy Baked Chicken

I am so very happy to have finally recreated our favorite chicken recipes, without the mess on the stove-top and with minimal cleanup.

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I’ve been making these Pan Fried Chicken Thighs and Pan Fried Italian Chicken Thighs at least once a month ever since I first made them several years ago. The recipes are crazy easy and my whole family loves pan-fried chicken. (Who doesn’t?!)

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

If you haven’t tried that very simple cooking method yet, you should, because you simply have to taste it to understand how amazing a single piece of chicken can be.

Over the past few years, I’ve tried a few different methods to recreate that flavor and crispiness in the oven and I am giddy to have finally nailed it.

I’m dubbing this the easiest dinner recipe ever because it requires no prep, no marinade, no special anything at all in advance.

Crispy Baked Chicken

How To Make Crispy Chicken in the Oven

Grab your chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then bake. Seriously. That’s all the effort it requires.

Once you have that chicken in the oven, I highly recommend taking just FIVE minutes to stir together a batch of Corn Pudding.

Pop it in the oven and it will be ready when the chicken is. You’ll have dinner ready to go all at once and your family is sure to love it!

You’ve literally just gifted yourself an hour to crash on the couch, read a book, watch a show, and in general ignore everything else; while the chicken sizzles in the oven and fills the house with delicious smells.

This Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken will fool everyone into thinking you are actively cooking dinner. I realize that it almost sounds too good to be true, but the chicken really is amazing without anything extra needed at all!

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken is juicy and flavorful with almost no effort at all! recipe by Barefeet In The Kitchen

Chicken Recipes

Want a few more dinner ideas that require almost no effort at all? This Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner is an all in one meal that family and friends all rave about every time they make it.

Southwest Chicken Salad with Spicy BBQ Ranch Dressing is a fantastic salad that is sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

Chinese Beef and Broccoli Soup by The Food Charlatan comes together in minutes and this Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes by Taste and Tell is a kid-favorite that requires little more than slicing the potatoes.

These Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables happen in my kitchen on a regular basis. Once you’ve tried them, they’re going to be on regular rotation for you too.

This Southwest Beef and Potato Skillet by Aggie’s Kitchen is on regular rotation in my house as well. I LOVE the easy weeknight dinners.

Crispy Chicken is made easy by using the oven!

Oven Baked Chicken Recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking tray or half sheet pan with foil and place all the chicken pieces on it, skin side down.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and flip each piece skin side up. Drizzle about a teaspoon of oil over the skin on each piece of chicken and rub lightly to coat. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for one hour, until most of the fat has rendered out of the chicken and the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  4. Remove from the oven and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.

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Oven Baked Crispy Chicken

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Juicy chicken thighs with a crisp and flavorful skin can be on your dinner table with about 5 minutes worth of effort. This crispy chicken is made in the oven without any breading at all!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 6 – 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ground paprika and/or granulated garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking tray or half sheet pan with foil and place all the chicken pieces on it, skin side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and flip each piece skin side up. Drizzle about a teaspoon of oil over the skin on each piece of chicken and rub lightly to coat. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for one hour, until most of the fat has rendered out of the chicken and the skin is golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and let rest about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal · Carbohydrates: 1g · Protein: 23g · Fat: 29g · Saturated Fat: 7g · Cholesterol: 142mg · Sodium: 499mg · Potassium: 296mg · Vitamin A: 113IU · Calcium: 12mg · Iron: 1mg
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{originally published 10/9/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 10/11/21}

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Donna Davidson says

    Good morning,
    I see that your chicken recipes use thighs, which i like.
    My husband prefers chicken breasts.
    Can it be substituted?
    Thanks4 stars

  2. Lauren says

    Tried this recipe tonight and it was such a hit with everyone! It’s hard to find recipes that everyone in this 7 person household like, but even the 2 kiddos LOVED this chicken!! I made it with Mac & cheese, rolls, and corn. Definitely adding it to the dinner rotation. Thank you so much!5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      I’m so glad the chicken was a hit with everyone, Lauren. Mac ‘n’ cheese and corn are great sides for this recipe. I hope the dish continues to stay a staple in your kitchen for a long time; enjoy, and happy cooking!

  3. JanetZ says

    Tried to find a good recipe for crispy skin in the oven. Works great! Added some garlic powder and onion powder to the salt and pepper. Will be making chicken thighs like this from now on.5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      Hi, Hena. Boneless chicken should work in a pinch. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the recipe near the end, since it may not require quite as long to cook.

  4. Tina says

    I love this recipe! I’ve tried so many recipes looking to get that crispy skin, none were exactly what I wanted BUT this one is perfect!5 stars