What are the best tips for cooking chicken thigh?

Higher fat means more flavor and harder to overcook. Crisp skin-side down first.

What internal temperature should chicken thigh reach?

Chicken Thigh should reach 175°F / 79°C for safe consumption.

Roast at 50–28 min. Bone-in, skin-side up for crispy skin.

Air Fry at 24–17 min. Flip halfway through.

Grill at 7–9 min/side. Indirect heat for bone-in.

Braise at 70–45 min. Low and slow in liquid. Covered.

protein

Bone-in or boneless — more forgiving than breast

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Safe Internal Temp

175°F / 79°C

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your temp

400°F

cook time

~38min

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✎ Bone-in, skin-side up for crispy skin.