Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs- Loaded with flavor and Super easy to make- only 10 mins prep. You won’t believe they are baked ! Dinner couldn’t be any easier. 
When I am shopping at a grocery store, I usually gravitate towards the poultry isle, to check if there is a sale going on, more often than not there is one. For only 5 bucks you can have enough chicken to feed a family of 4 and still have leftovers. This week, chicken thighs were on sale. So I grabbed a super value pack. 
These super crispy creole thighs are super easy to make with Creole Spice. (am going all crazy with my creole spice mix, just love the flavor combination). It’s time to ditch the store-bought ones and go with this easy and extra flavorful homemade Creole Seasoning. It can be easily customized to depending on your preference.
Just rub this Creole Seasoning generously on the meat and you’ll have a mind-blowing tasty chicken meal right before you eyes.
It is one of my favorite ways of using chicken thighs – you can easily get dinner on the table with minimal prep. 
To get a really crispy chicken skin, you have to crank up the temperature. Start with 475 for about 20 minutes then lower it, finish cooking the chicken. Make sure the chicken is dry – use a paper towel to wipe it after washing.
Watch How to Make It
Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs- Loaded with flavor and Super easy to make- only 10 mins prep. You won't believe they are baked ! Dinner couldn't be any easier.
- 2 1/2 - 3 pound chicken thighs (about 5-6)
- 1 1/2- 2 teaspoons salt (to salt chicken)
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon bouillon powder (you may replace with salt)
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Wash chicken thighs, wipe with a paper towel. Salt chicken . Combine spices(onion powder, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, white and cayenne pepper bouillon powder , mix well.
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Sprinkle both sides with generous amount of the spice blend place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer, you can let them sit in the fridge overnight. Do not cover them; let the air-dry them or proceed with baking.
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When ready to bake, preheat oven to 475 Degrees F°.
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Bake chicken thighs in the preheated oven starting at 475 degrees F for the first 20 minutes then drop to 400 degrees F. Bake until skin is crispy, thighs are no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Debra Hooton says
25 Jan, 2018 at 1:29 pmJust made this chicken for the third time in 6 weeks….. tastes delicious, and left overs are wonderful for lunch. I make it with a nice slaw.
ImmaculateBites says
27 Jan, 2018 at 6:57 amYESS! Happy to hear it’s working out for you Debra! Thanks for the feedback!
Larissa says
11 Jan, 2018 at 2:42 pmThis is the best chicken thigh recipe! It’s flavorful, crispy and the chicken is tender. This is my second time making it and my husband and I love it. It will be a regular meal for sure. I do have to watch it though because it tends to cook a lot faster for me for some reason.
ImmaculateBites says
12 Jan, 2018 at 6:35 amYESS! Doing my happy dance . THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Gloria says
11 Jan, 2018 at 1:58 pmI love this recipe. I loosen the skin on the thighs and season the upper side of the meat also. Replace the skin and cook by the directions. Don’t be afraid to cook above internal temperature of 165° as the skin keeps the meat juicy. My daughter requested some of my spice mixes for Christmas and this was included! Best Baked Chicken ever!
ImmaculateBites says
12 Jan, 2018 at 6:33 amYESS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Phil says
29 Dec, 2017 at 2:01 pmIf you want this recipe to be even crispier, when you salt, also add baking powder. This increases the PH level in the chicken and allows the skin to break down a bit and get very crispy. I lightly sprinkled baking powder on the top, underside and I even lifted up any loose skin and put it between the skin & meat. I used equal parts salt & baking powder and my first time trying this recipe came out great. ***DO NOT USE BAKING SODA***
ImmaculateBites says
3 Jan, 2018 at 4:06 amHi Phil! Really appreciate you taking time out to share this with us. Thank you so much!!!
Len says
13 Dec, 2017 at 9:44 amShouldn’t be washing the chicken. All it does is spray whatever is on it around your sink/counters/etc.
Just dust the chicken with your spice mix and bake.
The heat will kill anything that might be there.
Trying the recipe tonite 🙂 That spice mix rates a 5 for me.
ImmaculateBites says
14 Dec, 2017 at 5:56 pmThanks for sharing!!!
Chris P Bakon says
6 Dec, 2017 at 7:24 pmUsed skinless boneless thighs. Very tasty! I can only imagine how much more delish it’d be w/skin on, but trying to cut down on calories. This one will become a regular.
ImmaculateBites says
8 Dec, 2017 at 6:06 pmYESS! Glad to hear it worked out well for you.
BMan says
1 Dec, 2017 at 3:59 pmI tried this recipe a couple of weeks ago with boneless thighs and they were deeelicious! I am trying them tonight with skin/bone thighs. Just can’t wait to taste that crispy chicken skin. Love your recipe! Thanks for sharing. I’ll definitely be making these for our Holiday dinner. Happy Holidays to you!
ImmaculateBites says
4 Dec, 2017 at 5:42 amAwesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! Happy Holidays to you too!!!!
Lisa says
30 Nov, 2017 at 2:27 amThese are SO GOOD! Finally, a recipe that gets the skin crispy. I never could seem to do that. I’ve tried them with different cuts of chicken and different spice combinations and they’re always good. Thank you! I don’t bother washing the chicken as I read on a UK gov’t health site that it’s not necessary.
ImmaculateBites says
30 Nov, 2017 at 5:54 pmAwesome ! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
Happy Holidays!!!!
Emmanuel Ogumale says
21 Nov, 2017 at 10:55 amLearning how to cook this…Can’t wait to try out. Just been reading through your recipe all day and I must say I am supper excited! it has fired up a passion to cook.
ImmaculateBites says
24 Nov, 2017 at 8:54 amAwesome ! Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks!
Marie Morrison says
12 Nov, 2017 at 5:07 pmloved it
Ashley says
9 Nov, 2017 at 9:42 amMaking these now! Will it still be crispy in a regular pan without the wire rack? Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
10 Nov, 2017 at 6:04 amIt certainly will but not as much as this version.
Kandis says
23 Oct, 2017 at 11:31 pmThis was amazing!! I had tried it tonight!! Let me say
Kandis says
23 Oct, 2017 at 11:36 pmIt was just delicious! We are not fans of thighs at all including the kids! But this was all I had so I popped it in and was soooooo good!! Thank you for sharing on the internet!! From Arkansas!!
ImmaculateBites says
24 Oct, 2017 at 7:36 amHi Kandis! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. Glad to hear it was a hit with the kids too!
Sussie says
16 Oct, 2017 at 10:01 pmOk I’m confused.
You use 2 teaspoons of prepared Creole or Cajun seasoning and then you add more of the same ingredients? The only difference I see is you added White pepper and Chicken Bouillon along with the repeating ingredients from prepared seasoning.
ImmaculateBites says
19 Oct, 2017 at 6:02 amI see where you might be confused .I used the creole seasoning to salt it . Then it’s fortified with more seasonings to add flavor without it being too salty. I have updated recipe to make it more clearer.Thanks for bringing this to my attention
Michelle Hallaway says
14 Sep, 2017 at 3:13 pmThank you!!!!! You literally saved dinner for me. All I had in the freezer was thighs and I had no idea what to do with them. No one in my family myself included are fans of thighs, but we were needing something cheap. I’m so so glad I came across this recipe. It was incredible! Everyone in my family enjoyed this. Including picky picky kiddos. It’s bursting with flavor! Again, thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
15 Sep, 2017 at 6:56 amMy pleasure! Glad it really worked out well for you and the family Michelle. Thank you so much for letting me know.
Laura Babbitt says
7 Sep, 2017 at 10:31 amI would like to make these ahead, but I know the skin will go soft. Any suggestions how I can reheat to restore the crisp? (I can undercook to keep the meat done right.) Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
7 Sep, 2017 at 11:15 amIf it is the same day, I would undercook – and finish the remaining 10 minutes before serving – using the same temperature (400 degrees works as well) , if chicken is browning too fast
Perla says
4 Sep, 2017 at 10:07 amI’ve made this before and its delicious i was wondering if i could grill it instead of baking. Would it taste the same?
ImmaculateBites says
4 Sep, 2017 at 6:25 pmIt sure would ! Not as crispy as the oven version but equally delicious – especially with that smokey taste.
Alisha says
30 Aug, 2017 at 2:51 pmI found this recipe today. It was amazing. I loved the spice and I have never had crispier skin! This is my go to from now on. Thank you so much!!
ImmaculateBites says
3 Sep, 2017 at 5:23 amMy pleasure ! Thank you so much !!! Glad yo hear you really like it !
Tom says
30 Aug, 2017 at 2:07 pmTried these and “wow” they tasted marvelous. THANKS FOR RECIPE
ImmaculateBites says
31 Aug, 2017 at 10:46 amThanks Tom! Glad to hear it worked out so well for you.
Lisa says
29 Aug, 2017 at 7:10 pmAmazing recipe, chicken skin was crispy and chicken was tender, spices were perfect, my family loved it!! Definitely a favorite addition to our family meals!! I added Yukon potatoes cut in wedges, baby carrots and thin sliced onions to the pan. I put the chicken thighs in the center of the baking pan and the potatoes and Veggies tossed in olive oil around the chicken. Outstanding!!
ImmaculateBites says
30 Aug, 2017 at 6:38 amFANTASTIC! I am so trying this out! Thank you so much Lisa!
Patty Pickens says
10 Aug, 2017 at 12:08 pmI know you posted this recipe a few years ago, but I just discovered it earlier this year. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing such a delicious combination of spices. This is now a family favorite!! I love it because it is so very simple and quick to throw together. And we all enjoy the yummy spiciness of it. I’m making it again tonight!
ImmaculateBites says
15 Aug, 2017 at 8:30 amNICE! This is also one of my favorites – always on the menu. Thanks for taking the time to share this with me Patty.
David Friesen says
9 Aug, 2017 at 7:12 amWe loved this recipe. I used fresh thyme and added a few additional herbs. I love the spice mixture. The chicken turned out excellent. I served it with roasted broccoli and caesar salad.
ImmaculateBites says
9 Aug, 2017 at 8:10 amGlad you did David! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Love your sides !
Jenene says
1 Aug, 2017 at 3:29 pmExcellent recipe! Thank you… I’ve cooked chicken for many years and wanted to try something new. It was a good choice to pick your recipe. Can’t wait to make them for grandchildren ☺️. I will also try your wing recipe as football season is right around the corner
ImmaculateBites says
2 Aug, 2017 at 1:29 pmFantastic! Pleased to hear it worked out well for you Jenene. Am pretty sure your grandchildren are going to love them as much as my son does.
Happy cooking .
Tisha P. says
25 Jun, 2017 at 11:41 amHi, I didn’t think ahead about tonight’s dinner so I haven’t thawed the chicken. I’m using whole wings but wanted to know if the chicken has to be thawed ahead of time? Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
25 Jun, 2017 at 2:26 pmYes, it’s best thawed before roasting.
Ali says
23 Jun, 2017 at 5:46 pmI made these today and they were amazing. Definitely one of my go to recipes now. Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
25 Jun, 2017 at 2:11 pmMy pleasure!! Happy to hear it worked out for you.
John says
23 Jun, 2017 at 10:24 amNever, EVER wash Chicken. Cooking kills any bacteria that may be on it, washing it just spreads potential bacteria all over your sink, surfaces, hands & clothes.
Lovely recipe though :-p
Brenna says
8 Jun, 2017 at 3:15 pmTimer has 15 minutes left and my house smells absolutely amazing!! The finished product will be soo tasty! Thanks for a great rub!
ImmaculateBites says
10 Jun, 2017 at 5:17 pmMy pleasure!!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Brenda seay says
23 May, 2017 at 2:39 pmI just fixed these thighs for dinner, I loved them and so did the girls,I fixed scalloped potatoes and broccoli with it,a perfect dinner.
ImmaculateBites says
23 May, 2017 at 2:43 pmAwesome! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
David says
20 Apr, 2017 at 3:21 pmI’ve made this four times I believe in the last several months, one of my favorites, so juicy, flavorful and easy to make! The first two times I rolled the chicken with the spices in a big bowl, I mean thickly coated, and some was a bit too salty. After that I sprinkled it, not as salty. My son loves it. My daughter cannot eat spicy, but also dislikes skin. So, she removed the skin, and the chicken was infused with the flavor and she liked it, not too spicy. I might try a low salt version, just adding or increasing the ingredients in the Tony Chachere’s, but without the salt.
ImmaculateBites says
21 Apr, 2017 at 10:49 amWOW! That’s great to know David. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Am sure other readers would benefit from it. Happy Cooking!!!
Natalie says
20 Apr, 2017 at 2:53 pmThese are so delicious. Perfect combination of spices. Will definitely keep this recipe.
ImmaculateBites says
21 Apr, 2017 at 11:00 amYES! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
S says
30 Mar, 2017 at 8:30 pmDo you add any olive oil?
ImmaculateBites says
31 Mar, 2017 at 7:48 pmNot really.
Danielle says
21 Mar, 2017 at 8:44 amThis will be my second time making this dish! Absolutely terrific recipe!
ImmaculateBites says
21 Mar, 2017 at 9:16 amAwesome!!! I made it last night for dinner too! My son’s favorite.
Carmelita says
20 Mar, 2017 at 7:34 pmWow, just wow. This was truly amazing. This is definitely a keeper recipe. I made this today and can’t wait to make it again. My family loved it. At the end I did broil it for 3 min on high and 2 min on low and the skin was just as crispy as it could get. Just wow. Truly amazing recipe. Thanks for sharing.
ImmaculateBites says
21 Mar, 2017 at 11:31 amAwesome! Thanks for the tips Carmelita. Glad to hear it was a a success.
Nicole says
17 Mar, 2017 at 7:01 pmI’ve yet to have a bad dinner following your terrific recipes! Big sale on thighs today, so I’ll try this one out tomorrow! Thank you!
Stephanie says
17 Mar, 2017 at 2:55 pmMade this dish tonight for dinner…. OMG the flavor was amazing. The seasoning mixture was perfect. I will season all my chicken this way from now on. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. And my oven is still clean didn’t have any issues like others, idk what they did wrong. Thanks alot for adding another great recipe to my cook book.
ImmaculateBites says
17 Mar, 2017 at 5:09 pmVirtual High five!!! So happy to know that it worked out well for you stephanie. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
BrandyB says
17 Mar, 2017 at 7:50 amHave you used a broiler pan with the broiler rack before? I don’t have a wire rack big enough, and I hate soggy skin.
ImmaculateBites says
17 Mar, 2017 at 11:45 amIt definitely wouldn’t be soggy with the broiler pan- but not as crispy as the wire rack.
Phong Vu says
13 Mar, 2017 at 5:35 pmI had my doubts prior to making this dish, but boy am I glad I made it! This is my favorite bake chicken dish now! That is saying a lot considering the fact that I’m from the creole country!
ImmaculateBites says
13 Mar, 2017 at 5:51 pmI would not it taking lightly – Thank you so much! So happy you took the time to let me know.
Sarah says
2 Mar, 2017 at 3:23 pmI just wanted to say THANKYOU! I LOVE this recipe! My thighs are in the oven crsiping up right now and they smell oh so good!!! I’ve made this recipe several times in the last year. It’s my favorite! My go to for delicious, juicy chicken with crispy skin. Thank you for sharing!
ImmaculateBites says
7 Mar, 2017 at 6:29 amAwesome Sarah! This chicken thigh is great all the time. It’s my go to recipe too, when am super lazy. And need to get dinner on the table. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Patsy says
26 Feb, 2017 at 1:39 pmI don’t have creole or Cajun power. I do have chipotle chill pepper. Can I use it and if so how much
ImmaculateBites says
27 Feb, 2017 at 7:39 amUse any seasoned salt or salt , in place of creole salt. Chipotle pepper is not an acceptable seasoning here. You can add it on for more heat- If you are a heat seeker. Otherwise leave it out.
Patty says
24 Feb, 2017 at 1:16 pmThis recipe is fabulously delicious!!! And so simple to make! My family loved it! Am adding this to my list of frequent go-to recipes. Thank you so much, Imma!
ImmaculateBites says
25 Feb, 2017 at 8:17 amMy pleasure!!! Thank you so much Patty!!!!
Marie says
22 Feb, 2017 at 5:23 pmHello Imma,
I prepared this last night with a fresh green salad and it was amazing!! I’m going to be enjoying these recipes for life.
I’m so thankful you’ve taken the time to share these!
God Bless You
ImmaculateBites says
24 Feb, 2017 at 11:14 amHi Marie! So happy to hear it’s working out well for you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.
Have a Bless day!!!
Michelle says
6 Feb, 2017 at 2:47 pmI absolutely love this recipe. It’s a huge hit. I have made it 3 times this month! Thank you so much!!
ImmaculateBites says
9 Feb, 2017 at 5:17 amAwesome!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Kristin says
28 Jan, 2017 at 4:49 pmHave this in the oven right now…smells amazing in here!
ImmaculateBites says
29 Jan, 2017 at 6:05 amYES! You are going to love it !
Urban @ Urbanskitchen.com says
22 Jan, 2017 at 12:49 pmSaw this recipe when was just browsing around the other day. Tried it and really loved the Spicy Chicken. Really enjoyed this one. Ended up eating the whole batch. Yeah it was that good!
Louise says
20 Jan, 2017 at 5:41 pmI made this chicken tonight. It’s absolutely delicious. It would be even better if I let it sit in the fridge overnight. Thank you for sharing this.
ImmaculateBites says
20 Jan, 2017 at 6:04 pmHi Louise! Glad you enjoyed it ! And thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Kimberly Lewis says
12 Jan, 2017 at 8:57 amSo…getting these ready! Do i need to set them on a rack on top of the cookie sheet…or can i just bake on the cookie sheet directly?
ImmaculateBites says
12 Jan, 2017 at 9:15 amI have tried both ways but prefer them baked on a rack. It yields really crispy skin.
Nikiah says
4 Jan, 2017 at 6:31 pmYas hunty!!!!! I had that marination going on with that chicken in the fridge. Utter goodness I tell ya. I will definitely be making these again. I made some roasted potatoes, green beans and carrots, and biscuits. YAS! YAS!! YAS!!! The skin was crispy too. I will be trying more of your receipes. I already pinned some.
Nikiah says
4 Jan, 2017 at 6:33 pmI was going to rate the receipt first and then try it, but decided hey, why not eat it first and then rate it. My belly is full of this yummy goodness as I type this.
Nikiah says
4 Jan, 2017 at 6:34 pmReceipe……lol
ImmaculateBites says
5 Jan, 2017 at 6:29 amAWESOME!!! Glad you enjoy it as much I do whenever I make this recipe. You crack me up !!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Gerda says
22 Dec, 2016 at 6:39 pmHello Imma.
Am glad i found ypur blog. I have not cooked for many years, because i lived with my daughter and her family. But i ventured out and find myself cooking again. Now, that i found your blog, cooking will be much easier. Am 69 years and i feel hopeful to begin again with a new Lifestyle and a new cooking life( smile)
Thank you very much.
ImmaculateBites says
23 Dec, 2016 at 7:21 pmMy Pleasure Gerda! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know . Can’t wait to see which other recipes you try out . You are too kind.
Happy Holidays!!!