These crispy baked chicken thighs and legs are delicious and so easy to make. They would be perfect for a busy weeknight menu, as they can be popped in the oven to bake, but they would also be special enough for company. Keep these gluten-free by using only gluten-free spices. For another easy weeknight meal, try my Beef and Peppers Rice Bowls.
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Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Italian Seasoning*
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Cornstarch
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3-4 lbs chicken thighs & legs
The Italian seasoning* and garlic combination make this chicken taste so delicious. (Make sure that your seasoning blend is gluten-free.) The paprika adds the right amount of color. Cornstarch and baking powder are the star ingredients that make the skin so crispy.
Instructions
Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°. Prepare a rimmed baking pan by drizzling a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan.
Mix the dry ingredients with olive oil in a large bowl. Take a paper towel, pat the chicken pieces dry, and place them in the oil mixture.
Use your hands and mix the thighs and legs into the oil mixture making sure they are completely covered.
Place the thighs and legs onto the baking pan with the skin side up. Bake for 40 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature that it’s 165° or make a cut into the thickest part of a thigh so that the juices run clear.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving, and don’t cut any other pieces. This will help keep the juices in the chicken.
More Gluten-Free Chicken Recipes
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs and Legs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These are the most juiciest and crispy baked chicken thighs and legs ever!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3–4 lbs chicken thighs & legs
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°. Prepare a rimmed baking pan by drizzling a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients with olive oil in a large bowl. Take a paper towel and pat dry the chicken pieces, and place them in the oil mixture.
- Use your hands and mix the thighs and legs into the oil mixture, making sure they are completely covered.
- Place the thighs and legs onto the baking pan with the skin side up. Bake for 40 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature that it’s 165° or make a cut into the thickest part of a thigh so that the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving, and don’t cut any other pieces. This will help keep the juices in the chicken.
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Amber
How much baking powder? 1/2 ??
MamaShire
Ope, sorry about that. It’s 1/2 teaspoon. I’ll update the recipe.
Margaret Baird
Just made this yesterday. Delicious! Easy and quick.
Kathy S.
Can this be baked in an air fryer?
MamaShire
Yes, you could use the cook times with this recipe. https://mamashire.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/
Virginia
I went by the recipe. They did not come out crispy. Not my favorite recipe .
MamaShire
I’m sorry you weren’t happy with the recipe.
Rse
This is really delicious!!
We don’t use garlic at all in our house,but didn’t need it. I cut up a whole chicken and used all the parts, and it was so good. Thanks for publishing this recipe.!
MamaShire
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this. And what a great idea to use a whole cut-up chicken.
Rose
We make this recipe regularly, it always a hit with the family.
MamaShire
Thanks for letting me know! I’m so glad your family enjoys it!