This tried & true recipe has been updated from October 2014 now three years later. And while I still go back to this post as a guide for perfectly roasted chicken thighs, the magic is all in the marinade. Try it on any protein for a slightly sweet yet mostly savory glaze. Perfect for chicken, shrimp, and pork chops!
Life is so busy, you guys! From family plans to long work days to errands & holidays & chores… So much fun, and always something to look forward to- but so busy!
Anyways, as much as I love cooking~ I don’t always have time to get fancy with dinner. That’s when I call on one of my simple, effortless, go-to dinners: like my simple roasted chicken thighs. An easy main dish that pairs with any sides.
The marinade is what makes this protein delicious, yet still simple with ingredients we always seem to have on hand.
The perfect dinner (to me) means minimal effort, even less cleanup, and leftovers for the following day. Baked chicken thighs fulfill each of those requirements, and also manage to taste delicious!
The crisp outside is perfectly balanced by how juicy the chicken is. Perfect with some sauteed veggies and chunky mashed potatoes, or chopped & tossed over a fresh salad.
Feel free to use this marinade recipe as a guide, substituting what you have on hand. And while I love a good roasted chicken thigh, you can easily throw your chicken on the grill!
Whole30 Marinated Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4
Calories: 1007kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs chicken thighs
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp citrus juice (lemon, lime, or orange)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Add the marinade ingredients to a large bowl, whisking until combined. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade until coated.
- Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes while the oven preheats. (the longer the better!)
- Transfer the chicken to the lined baking sheet, and roast for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges begin to crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 1007kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 782mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
17 Comments
Doreen Jensen
October 10, 2014 at 10:50 pmI made the chicken last night and it was so good. Next time I need to make a double batch. There wasn't any left.
Jessie B
October 16, 2014 at 7:22 pmSo glad you liked the chicken Doreen! Always a good sign when there aren't any leftovers 😉
Peanut
January 1, 2018 at 8:01 pmMade this after seeing it on the Whole 30 takeover, so yummy!
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Unknown
July 2, 2018 at 12:34 pmIs this boneless skinless? Boneless skin on?
Anonymous
July 2, 2018 at 4:34 pmWhy does it look like there are herbs on the chicken in the pictures, but none in the ingredients?
Anonymous
September 10, 2018 at 3:41 amThese look great. My son hates chicken thighs for some reason. Would you say that this works equally good with chicken breasts? do they still crisp up?
Wendy Stackhouse
October 28, 2018 at 8:17 pmI made this last week and have another batch marinating now. So yummy!
Deb
January 17, 2019 at 11:56 pmThank you for the recipe. Made it for dinner tonight and it was awesome! I might even grill it next time!
Unknown
February 6, 2019 at 7:52 pmI have made this recipe 3 times now and it always satisfies! Great job and thanks for sharing!
Robinson Taylor
February 26, 2019 at 7:50 amThanks for sharing great collection of Recipes! I made moroccan chicken to surprise my family and they loved it! I will also try this. You can add more nutrition to your food with Chicken Onion kebabs .
TS2353
March 19, 2019 at 4:37 pmI thought I had every ingredient but I don’t have the balsamic vinegar. What would be a good substitute?
Jessie B
March 19, 2019 at 6:25 pmYou could just double the coconut aminos! 🙂
Stefanie
September 3, 2020 at 5:33 pmMy teen son said this chicken is “fire”! I had to ask if that was good. He said it means “it’s amazing”! It really was. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie G.
October 30, 2021 at 1:08 amI absolutely love these chicken thighs, and this recipe is part of my regular rotation! It’s so easy, and I always have the ingredients on hand! Thanks for such a delicious recipe, Jessie.
Heidi
August 13, 2022 at 2:13 pmI loved this recipe while I was on the Whole30 and now I just make it whenever I want, it’s so good!
Could you make this in the air fryer? If so what temp and how long? Thank you 🙏
Sandra Etemad
August 16, 2022 at 12:50 pmGreat marinade. I made this last night with boneless, skinless chicken thighs from Costco; it was nice and quick (although I did plan ahead so that I had time to marinate it in time to have it for dinner) and my husband loved it (I don’t eat as much meat, so I often want something simple but tasty to add to his power-lifting protein requirements). He was very happy with it; I only tasted it, and I think maybe I’ll cook it a shorter time (I had it on a rack rather than directly on the pan, which may have cooked it faster?), but it still tasted really good and was very simple.