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Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy and flavorful chicken with a crispy golden skin. Coated in a savory dry ranch seasoning mix and garlic-infused olive oil, these oven-baked thighs make for a perfect easy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and delicious.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, with skin on)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Seasoning Mixture

  • 1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to thin mixture if needed)
  • 1 clove garlic (pressed or minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F to ensure a hot environment for baking the chicken thighs, which will help crisp the skin.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Cover a baking sheet with foil, placing the nonstick side up, for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  3. Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet with the fattest side facing up to promote even cooking and crisping of the skin.
  4. Season Chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
  5. Bake Initial Stage: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the skin starts to crisp and render some fat.
  6. Prepare Ranch Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the dry ranch salad dressing mix with olive oil and minced garlic. Add lemon juice if needed to thin the mixture for easy brushing.
  7. Apply Ranch Coating: Brush the ranch and oil mixture evenly over each chicken thigh to infuse flavor and promote browning.
  8. Continue Baking: Return the chicken to the oven and bake until the skin is crispy and golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. Check Temperature: Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the largest chicken thighs (avoiding bone) to ensure they are fully cooked and safe to eat.

Notes

  • Using bone-in skin-on thighs ensures juiciness and flavorful crispy skin.
  • Foil-lined baking sheet simplifies cleanup and keeps the baking surface nonstick.
  • Apply the ranch mixture after initial baking to avoid burning the herbs and spices.
  • Internal temperature of 165°F ensures food safety according to USDA guidelines.
  • Lemon juice is optional and used only to thin the ranch mixture if it’s too thick to brush easily.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/baked-ranch-chicken-thighs-recipe/