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Crispy Baked Chicken

This was one of my mother's recipes and a family favorite. However she never listed measurements, so over the years I've experimented and found the correct measurements for this delicious recipe. I recommend skin-on, bone-in thighs for best results. It produces a nice juicy inside and a crispy outside. Enjoy!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, baked chicken recipe, crispy crust chicken, juicy baked chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Steve and Juanita

Ingredients

  • 6-8 chicken thighs (2.5 – 3 lbs.), bone-in and skin-on (prefer thighs, but can substitute legs)
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 6 tsp. light brown sugar (can substitute with 6 tsp. Splenda brown sugar blend)
  • 4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 tsp. onion powder
  • 4 tsp. Italian dry herbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 

  2. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with Pam or coat with vegetable oil.

  3. Add all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

  4. Rub the chicken pieces with olive oil.

  5. Drop the coated chicken pieces into seasoning bowl and toss until well coated.

  6. Place in casserole dish and bake at 425 degrees uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until meat temperature reaches 165 degrees.

  7. Finish by broiling 1-3 minutes to get a nice crispy skin. Can be served as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.