Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

These oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs are quick and easy to make and they turn out tender and juicy every time. Our oven baked boneless chicken thigh recipe is made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and a few simple seasonings. 

Baking boneless skinless chicken thighs is a simple weeknight dinner that you can easily pull together any night of the week. It goes nicely with a quick tossed salad or a simple vegetable side dish for a meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.

Why You’ll Love It

• Quick and Easy. These baked boneless chicken thighs are super quick and so easy to make.  All we do is toss the thighs in a little olive oil, lemon juice and zest and seasoning and then bake them in the oven for a bit.
• Flavor. The baked chicken thighs turn. out tender, juicy and flavorful every time.
• Budget Friendly. We use chicken thighs for this recipe which are less expensive than chicken breasts. And, you’ll only need a few seasonings that you may already have in your pantry.

Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe Ingredients

This recipe is a simple one to make and you’ll only need a few basic ingredients to make it. If you don’t already own a digital meat thermometer, we recommend getting one. You’ll want to make sure the chicken is done by checking the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat. The USDA recommends 165°f as the safe limit, but since chicken thighs are a darker meat, the higher the temperature, the more tender the meat will likely be. You can cook the chicken until the temperature range is somewhere between 165°f  to 185°f degrees. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you’ll need to slice a piece of chicken thigh open to make sure it’s cooked through and no longer pink inside.

• Chicken. Use boneless skinless chicken thighs.  If you’re using frozen chicken thighs, it will need to be completely thawed before using.
• Olive Oil.  We use a little extra-virgin olive oil for this recipe.
• Lemon Juice AND Zest.  You will need just 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
• Seasoning.  We use a simple mix of  onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, sweet paprika, salt and black pepper.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

How To Bake Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs

Baking boneless skinless chicken thighs couldn’t be easier! All you’ll need is a few simple ingredients and then follow these easy steps and you’ll have delicious, juicy and tender chicken on the table in about 30 minutes.

1. Preheat Oven. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Pat Chicken Thighs Dry. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before putting them in a bowl.
3. Toss Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs With Seasoning. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and seasoning over them. Toss the chicken thighs so they are all lightly coated with the oil, juice and seasoning. 
4. Bake Chicken Thighs. Leave the chicken thighs folded so they resemble chicken thighs with bones. Put the chicken thighs in an oven-proof baking dish and place in the oven uncovered. Cook the chicken thighs for 20-30 minutes. If you unfold the chicken thighs and lay them flat, they will cook quicker.
5. Baste Chicken.  Midway through cooking the thighs, you can remove the baking dish from the oven, and give the thighs a quick basting on top with the juices. Then return the dish back to the oven to finish cooking.
6. Rest Chicken. When the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest in the pan for 3-5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve. Spoon some of the delicious juices over the chicken when serving it.

How Long To Bake Boneless Chicken Thighs 

Boneless skinless chicken thighs take 20-30 minutes to bake in the oven if baked at 400°f degrees, depending on the size of the thighs.

How To Use Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

• Added to Pasta Dishes. Slice or chop it to add to pasta dishes like this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo , Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
• Added to Salads.  Serve the baked skinless chicken thighs sliced or chopped in salads like this Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad, Chopped Salad, and Chicken Cobb Salad.
• Stuff Inside Wraps and Sandwiches. Keep the cooked thighs whole, chop or shred it to add to wraps and sandwiches like our Chicken Wrap and Chicken Sandwich.

Leftovers and Storage

Store leftover baked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.

Side Dish Recipes To Serve With Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

If you’re looking for side dishes to serve with baked boneless chicken thighs, here are a few for you to try:

• Vegetables. Steamed Broccoli, Corn on the Cob, Sauteed Zucchi or Oven Roasted Vegetables.
• Mashed Potatoes. Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Basil Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
• Salad. Serve with our Garden Salad, Simple Kale Salad or our Romaine Salad.
• Quinoa or Rice.  Quinoa or Mexican White Rice.

How To Season Baked Chicken Thighs

If you want to try different seasonings for your baked boneless skinless chicken thighs, give these favorites a try:

• Shawarma Seasoning
• Greek Seasoning
• Ranch Seasoning
• Taco Seasoning

More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

• One Pan Italian Chicken
• Greek Chicken Bowl
• Marinated Greek Chicken 
• Pan Seared Chicken Breast
• Chicken Milanese