Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs
If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful weeknight dinner, look no further than these Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. This recipe brings together juicy chicken thighs coated in zesty ranch seasoning, resulting in a dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. The best part? It requires minimal prep time and lets…
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 lbschicken thighs bone in (about 8 chicken thighs)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 tbspHidden Valley Ranch seasoning
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Pat the 5 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Rub all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil so each thigh is lightly coated.
- Evenly sprinkle and rub 3 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning over the outside of the thighs. Optional: gently lift the skin and rub some seasoning under the skin for more flavor.
- Arrange the thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
- Bake at 400°F for 35–45 minutes, until the internal temperature at the thickest part (not touching bone) reads 165°F and the skin edges are golden brown.
- Optional: for extra-crispy skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 3–5 minutes—watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the thighs rest 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Meat Thermometer
- Paper Towels
Notes
If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!
Ranch Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs– Make recipe as directed, reducing cook time to 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Spicy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs–Make as directed, adding 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the ranch seasoning, depending on your desired level of spiciness. Continue with recipe as directed.
Southwest Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs– Make as directed, adding 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the ranch seasoning. Continue with recipe as directed.
Ranch Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs– Make recipe as directed, reducing cook time to 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Spicy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs–Make as directed, adding 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the ranch seasoning, depending on your desired level of spiciness. Continue with recipe as directed.
Southwest Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs– Make as directed, adding 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the ranch seasoning. Continue with recipe as directed.