Easy Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – Perfect for Quick Dinners or Weekly Meal Prep

Do you need an easy and quick baked boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe for your dinner or weekly meal prep? This recipe for baked chicken thighs produces the juiciest, simplest chicken thighs that are perfect to prepare for your weekly lunches or when you need to get dinner on the table in a snap!

Why you’ll love these baked boneless skinless chicken thighs

If you want a high protein, juicy and hard-to-mess-up protein, then you want to cook with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. In comparison to chicken breast, thighs have a higher fat content but are so much more flavorful. Say goodbye to dried out chicken when you choose to eat chicken thighs. 

Our family loves baked chicken thighs for the flavor, but also for the cost effectiveness. Typically, boneless skinless chicken thighs are a little bit cheaper than chicken breast, and when the skins and bones are removed, they are so easy to eat–no additional prep work needed. 

I love baking these chicken thighs this way because they are packed with flavor and take very little effort. When I need a quick dinner idea, I pair these thighs with rice and veggies, or I prepare a few pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs for my weekly meal prep. 

Ingredients needed for juicy baked chicken thighs

Meal prep with chicken thighs couldn’t be easier with this recipe. Using pantry staples you probably have on hand, you’ll be able to make these boneless skinless chicken thighs in the oven in less than 35 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs If you’re making these for dinner, for a family of four, make a pound, and make more if you’re using this recipe to prepare meals for the week. 
• Seasonings: In this baked chicken thigh recipe, I use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. These are all seasonings that can be found at any grocery store and make your boneless skinless chicken thighs taste so good. 
• Oil: I used avocado oil for this recipe, just to help coat the chicken thighs in the seasoning, but olive oil will also work as well. 

How to Make Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup, and place a wire rack on top if you have one.

2. Use paper towels to pat the chicken thighs dry. This helps them crisp up slightly in the oven and allows the seasoning to stick.

3. In a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs. Sprinkle all the seasonings evenly over both sides. Rub or toss to coat well.

4. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on the wire rack. Leaving space between each piece allows air to circulate, helping them crisp up on all sides.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the thighs.

6. If desired, turn on the broiler for the last 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the tops.

7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices. Serve hot or cool and store for meal prep.

How to Store & Serve Baked Chicken Thighs

If you’re making this baked boneless chicken thigh recipe for meal prep, I recommend storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

To reheat, you can bake or microwave, but make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

This baked chicken thigh recipe is so versatile, you can serve it with potatoes or rice, veggies, or in a salad or pasta.This recipe is also good to shred and use for casseroles, tacos, quesadillas, or any other dish that calls for chicken. 

When I use this recipe for my meal prep chicken, I portion it out to 3 ounce servings and pair it with the above suggestions.

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