The best marinated chicken thighs recipe! Bone in or boneless chicken thighs are soaked in a simple chicken thighs marinade then baked to perfection. The baked marinated chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor.
We like serving marinated baked thighs with rice, potatoes, vegetables, and sauces.
Marinated Chicken Thighs Recipe
This baked marinated chicken thighs recipe is the best. It's simple, quick, and straightforward.
The chicken thighs are soaked in a tasty chicken thighs marinade before being baked to perfection.
This marinated chicken thighs recipe is as easy as making the marinade, marinating chicken thighs then baking them in the oven.
They are full of flavor and perfect for weeknight dinner or weekend dinner. This is about to be a regular on your dining table.
This recipe is quick and ready in under an hour.
The marinade for chicken thighs is made with a few simple ingredients that are budget-friendly and you most likely have in your pantry.
The marinade tenderizes the chicken thighs and infuses them with amazing flavors so be ready for a tasty meal.
Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Chicken thighs - Bone in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs
Soy sauce
Honey
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Pepper
Salt
How To Make Chicken Thighs Marinade
Measure the ingredients.
Add all the ingredients- paprika, parsley, garlic powder, onion granules, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper into a bowl.
Mix till well combined.
Chicken thighs marinade is ready for use.
How To Bake Marinated Chicken Thighs
Make the marinade - Add the paprika, thyme, parsley, onion granules, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil into a bowl. Mix till well combined.
Prep the chicken - Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then add them into a bowl.
Marinate- Add the marinade to the chicken thighs and rub the marinade all over the chicken making sure that they are all coated in the marinade.
Cover the bowl with clingfilm, and put it in the fridge for the chicken thighs to marinate for 60 minutes up to 12 hours.
Bring out the chicken thighs and arrange them on a baking tray.
Bake - Put the tray in the oven and bake chicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 45 minutes.
You can broil for 3 minutes to crisp the top.
Serve- When cooked, bring them out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
How Long To Bake Marinated Chicken Thighs
How long to bake marinated chicken thighs is based on factors such as using bone in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs, the size of the thighs, and the temperature being cooked.
For How long to cook bone-in marinated chicken thighs in the oven is between 45-50 minutes at a temperature of 400F/ 200C.
How long to bake marinated boneless chicken thighs in the oven is between 25 - 30 minutes.
It's best to check if the chicken is cooked by using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. If when the thermometer is inserted at the thickest part of the chicken it reads at least 165F/74C, then it is cooked.
You can also cut open the chicken to visually check the inside. If there is no blood or pinkiness around then it is cooked.
What To Serve With
Some foods you can serve with are:
Coleslaw
Salads
Potatoes like air fryer sliced potatoes, fried potatoes
Air fryer Vegetables
Jollof rice
Fried Plantain
Gravy
How To Store
Like storing most cooked marinated baked chicken, leave them to completely cool then pack them in a sealable freezer bag, label, and refrigerate.
In the fridge - It will stay fresh and keep well for up to 5 days.
In the freezer - It will stay fresh for up to 6 months. Label with name and dates before freezing.
How To Reheat Marinated Chicken thighs in the oven- To reheat in the oven, arrange thighs on a baking tray and bake in the oven at a temperature of 180C for 5 minutes or till warmed through.
To reheat in the Air Fryer - remove chicken from the packaging, then arrange them in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 4 minutes at air fryer temperature of 380F/190C. If chicken is not warmed through at this time, add an additional time of 2 minutes.
To reheat in the microwave, remove all packaging then put the thighs on a plate that is microwave safe. Warm on high power at 30 seconds intervals till it's heated through.
Tips
- Don't marinate for too long. It's best to marinate chicken thighs for up to 8 hours but not more than 24 hours.
- Adjust pepper quantity to how you like it.
- Substitute cayenne pepper for black pepper.
- Sugar can be substituted for honey.
- You can arrange the chicken on oven rack if you don't like them baking in the juice.
- Don't overlap the chicken in the baking tray. Arrange them in a single layer.
- After baking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into them. This allows the juice inside to redistribute.
- Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C.
FAQS
Marinate chicken thighs from 30 minutes up to 12 hours. If marinating for more than 30 minutes, put it in the fridge.
Yes, it is as long as the marinade is cooked. Don't use uncooked marinade that has touched chicken on the cooked chicken.
From 30 minutes up to 12 hours. Don't marinate for too long so the protein doesn't break down and make the meat tough and chewy.
Marinating chicken tenderizes them and infuses them with flavor.
If cooking from fresh, it's best to cook at 400F/ 200C.
More Marinated Chicken Recipes
Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Whole chicken marinade
Chicken breast marinade
Chicken wings marinade
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Marinated Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 pcs Chicken thighs
- ½ tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion granules
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Add the paprika, thyme, parsley, onion granules, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil into a bowl. Mix till well combined.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then add them into a bowl.
- Add the marinade to the chicken thighs and rub the marinade all over the chicken making sure that they are all coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with clingfilm, and put it in the fridge for the chicken thighs to marinate for 60 minutes up to 12 hours.
- Bring out the chicken thighs and arrange them on a baking tray.Put the tray in the oven and bakechicken thighs at a temperature of 200C/400F for 45 minutes or untill cooked.
- You can broil for 3 minutes to crisp the top.
- When cooked, bring them out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don't marinate for too long. It's best to marinate chicken thighs for up to 8 hours but not more than 24 hours.
- Adjust pepper quantity to how you like it.
- Substitute cayenne pepper for black pepper.
- Sugar can be substituted for honey.
- You can arrange the chicken on oven rack if you don't like them baking in the juice.
- Don't overlap the chicken in the baking tray. Arrange them in a single layer.
- After baking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into them. This allows the juice inside to redistribute.
- Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C.
This recipe was really delish!!