How to Cook Frozen Chicken Thighs
Bake bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs straight from frozen. This tested method gives you golden, well-seasoned skin and tender meat in 50–60 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 648kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika sweet or hot to taste, Note 1
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F/ 180°C. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Let the meat stand on the counter while you preheat the oven.
- Mix oil and spices in a small bowl.3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper + ½ teaspoon sweet paprika + ½ teaspoon smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Rub: Place chicken parts on the baking sheet. Pour the spice mixture over them and rub them well with your hands until completely coated. Arrange in a single layer and skin side up on the tray.8 chicken thighs
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through. Make sure to check; there is no red or pink allowed.
Notes
- Other spices or spice mixtures can be used instead.
- Cooking time: Allow 50% more cooking time when cooking frozen chicken. Always check that the meat is cooked through. The best way to check is with an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F/ 74°C.
Nutrition
Serving: 2thighs | Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 982mg