Old Bay Chicken Thighs (Printer-Friendly)
Oven-roasted chicken thighs seasoned with bold Old Bay spice, crispy skinned and ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
→ For Serving
08 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry on all sides using paper towels. This ensures the skin crisps properly during roasting. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Add Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss until every thigh is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Place the seasoned thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece so the skin can crisp and brown evenly.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges alongside.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That unmistakable Old Bay flavor transforms ordinary chicken into something people genuinely get excited about.
- It requires almost zero technique and forgives timing mistakes beautifully.
02 -
- Once I crowded twelve thighs onto one pan and the skins steamed instead of crisping, so always use two pans if necessary.
- A quick one minute broil at the end transforms already good skin into something shatteringly crisp.
03 -
- Check the ingredient list on your Old Bay since some varieties contain mustard and celery that matter for allergies.
- An instant-read thermometer eliminates all guesswork and is the single best investment for consistently juicy chicken.