The Chicken Thighs Recipe That Started it All
The recipe that started it all! This quick and easy, bone-in, skin-on seasoned chicken thighs recipe is well-known throughout the Dan-O’s community, and a company favorite. Dan-O’s Seasoning was started as a chicken seasoning with this very recipe. 20 years ago Dan Oliver, our company’s founder, began experimenting with different seasonings to put on some chicken. After years of playing around with different ingredients, Dan created his final version of this seasoning and he used this roasted chicken thighs recipe to test it. All you need is a cast-iron skillet, chicken thighs, and the fresh herbs and spices from Dan-O’s Seasoning!
Perfectly Cooked Chicken Thighs With the Perfect Chicken Seasoning
This chicken thighs recipe just requires you to coat the chicken with a little olive oil, and some Dan-O’s Seasoning. You don’t even need salt and pepper or any other seasoning like garlic powder or onion powder. Dan-O’s makes the perfect chicken seasoning. From there, they go in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Many folks think that this might be too long for chicken, but trust it! It takes some time for all the fat to render in the thighs, and the bone and skin keep the chicken nice and juicy. Once they are done, you have a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Recipe Ingredients
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Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken thighs – These are easy to find in just about any grocery store. They are also often less expensive than other types of chicken like chicken breasts.
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Dan-O’s Original Seasoning – The key ingredient in making these chicken thighs flavor-rich. All of these wonderful all-natural ingredients combined make a super tasty herb crust on the outside of the chicken.
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Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil is the preferred type of oil for the best results and a crispy skin crust.
What to Serve With These Chicken Thighs?
The options for what you serve with these chicken thighs are endless. You could easily serve any type of cooked veggies such as green beans, peas, carrots, broccoli, corn, or more. To add some carbs serve with roasted potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or rice. Check out all of our side dish recipes for more information.
How do I tell if my chicken thighs are done?
The easiest way to tell if your chicken is fully cooked is by using a meat thermometer. This will give an instant readout of the exact temperature of your chicken. Your chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Can I use a regular nonstick skillet instead of cast iron?
Yes, but the handle has to be oven safe. Many pans like this use rubber handles that will not work in an oven. For best results, use a cast-iron skillet. They heat up very evenly and when well oiled, the chicken won’t stick.
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