Magic Sheet Pan Rooster Thighs

These sheet pan hen thighs are really easy to place collectively and provide you with moist and juicy hen each time. It severely seems like magic! This recipe makes use of easy, pantry elements whereas nonetheless delivering on taste. And it’s prepared in nearly 35 minutes!

Attempt our Easy Garlic Lime Skillet Chicken or our straightforward, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.

That is Chef Cayt’s favourite reduce of hen, these scrumptious thighs produce a moist and juicy end result each time. You’ve received to like that darkish meat goodness. Boneless, skinless hen is a good possibility for many who need deliciously moist hen with out the time dedication and bones getting in the way in which. 

Ingredient Notes

• Boneless Skinless Rooster Thighs: A leaner possibility with out the pores and skin but nonetheless tremendous moist and cooks rapidly. You should use bone-in hen thighs and with the pores and skin, however it’s going to improve your cooking time.
• Vegetable Oil: It has a impartial taste profile, used to coat the hen thighs with our spice mix.
• Lemon Juice: Bottled lemon juice works effectively and retains prep to a minimal, however freshly squeezed all the time has the most effective taste.

Spice Variations

This recipe makes use of a easy, savory spice mix that may simply be personalized by including a 1/2-1 teaspoon of your favourite spices.

Need to kick up the flavour with a little bit spice? Alter the warmth on this recipe by including a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne or chili pepper—or each!

For a Mexican-inspired mix, mix 2 teaspoons floor cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon floor cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Rooster Choices

This easy recipe makes use of boneless, skinless hen issues to maintain issues straightforward, however it’s also possible to use common bone-in hen thighs. You’ll wish to improve the temperature and cook dinner time to verify the hen is absolutely cooked and the pores and skin will get crispy.

When cooking with bone-in hen thighs, improve the temperature to 450°F and bake for a complete of 35-40 minutes. Keep in mind to examine the hen’s inner temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring that it hits 175°F.

Make it a Meal

Steamed Rice: A easy aspect of steamed rice is a wonderful strategy to benefit from the flavorful juices from the hen. The rice absorbs all of the scrumptious drippings. You should use plain white rice, brown rice, and even cilantro-lime rice for an additional pop of taste.

Greens: Maintain it straightforward with our frozen veggies hacks. The entire level of this dinner is to maintain issues easy!

Garnish: Freshen issues up with some freshly chopped parsley and even add just a few lemon slices so as to add some brightness to this dish!