Questions About How To Bake Chicken Thighs In Oven

Sandra asks…

how do you roast/bake (is there a difference?) chicken PIECES in the oven?

everytime I cook chicken in the oven i never know when its ready because the chicken is so moist, and red inside, even after more than an hour in the oven...I usually cook chicken thighs and legs WITH the bone. I dont like chicken that is so moist. i like it kinda dry. I usually rub the chicken with spices, so the flavour is fine but the texture sucks. I usually bake at 400 F because according to my oven thermometer, its really baking at 350 F. How do I get the perfect, dry chicken that isnt grey colour when i take it off the bone? and not pink inside and chewy and moist...? I havent discovered BROIL yet, is it better? help!

admin answers:

Roast- To oven-cook food in an uncovered pan, a method that usually produces a well-browned exterior and ideally a moist interior. Roasting requires reasonably tender pieces of meat or poultry.

Bake-To cook food in an oven, thereby surrounding it with dry heat. It's imperative to know the accurate temperature of an oven. Because most of them bake either hotter or cooler than their gauges read, an OVEN THERMOMETER is vital for accurate temperature readings.

I would suggest that you use a meat thermometer. Chicken is done when the thermometer reads 165 degrees. At that temperature, it will moist and not dry. So if you want it dry, cook it until the thermometer reaches 170 degrees. At that temperature the chicken will be dry but not burned.

Nancy asks…

BBQ chicken thighs in oven?

They are skin-on and bone-in, I will be cooking them in the oven. I want the skin to come out crispy without drying the meat and burning the bbq sauce the the baking dish. At what temp and how long? Broil near end of cooking for crispy skin?

admin answers:

I would bake them at 180C for around 35 minutes, and then broil and allow to rest.

Steven asks…

How long do I cook bone-in chicken thighs on the stove?

I don't have any baking sheets for the oven yet, so I am limited to my frying pan and my stove. I was wondering how long and how high the heat should be to cook the chicken thighs? Do I have to coat the pan with anything? Thanks for the help!

admin answers:

You can cook them in olive oil. I would brown the thighs and then set them aside. Cook your vegetables until tender and then add the chicken back in the pan and cover it simmering for 25 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle. You can find lots of chicken thigh recipes here:

Mark asks…

How long to cook 7 boneless, skinless chicken thighs?

They weigh just over 2 pounds all together, each thigh is about 4.5 ounces, how long should I bake these in an oven?
And temperature of oven?

admin answers:

Place into a pre-heated 180C for about 25-30 minutes turning after 10 minutes.

Lisa asks…

What is the best way to grill chicken thighs on a GF grill? How long?

I have never made "thighs" before. They are marinating now in Italian dressing. Also...how long could I cook baked beans in the oven for? Any suggestions for garnishing the beans? Thanks! I have a dinner to prepare for tomorrow :)

admin answers:

Chicken thighs do not take long to cook on the grill. I love the italian dressing marinade, and while they are grilling, continue to baste the thighs with the marinade. They should not take more that 5 minutes on each side however, be sure to brown them up on each side fairly well. I usually cook my baked beans in a crock pot on the low setting. I just made them last weekend for memorial day. There is no need to soak the beans. If using the crock pot, fill the pot with your beans as well as all the ingredients. Put the beans on low and cook for 6-8 hours. If using the oven, the same applies however, cook them at 300 degrees, covered for 6-8 hours however, cooking in the crockpot allows you to turn them on this evening before you go to bed on the low setting and when you wake up, they will be done ! Good luck on your dinner tomorrow.
Jan Gens
Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Questions About How To Cook Butternut Squash In Oven

James asks…

How do you cook butternut squash?

I bake it upside down in the oven but what
should I add to flavor it up and satisfy picky kids?
thanks in advance.

admin answers:

The classic is butter and brown sugar. You can also add a little oj to that, and some chopped pecans and cinnamon. OR you can use maple syrup. Bake it "meat" side up if you're doing that, or turn it up 1/2 way through baking and then add.

Mark asks…

Butternut Squash... best way to cook it soft?

I have had butternut squash a couple times, and once someone made it really soft with salt. No Sugar or sweetness. It was wonderful! How should I cook this? I have never cooked it before. I saw a recipie for cutting it in half, or cooking it in the oven whole. What makes it softer?
should i peel it? wrap in foil?

admin answers:

I am cooking some right now

Cut in half - take out seeds
Place in 8x8 baking dish
1/4 inch water in bottom of dish
Cover with saran wrap
Cook in microwave for 4 minutes
Take out unwrap (CAUTION HOT)
Place butter and brown sugar in each 1/2
Recover and cook about 3-5 min depending on how soft you want them.

Even my 10 month old grand daughter loves these - minus the sugar

Helen asks…

How do you make butternut squash?

i want to cook it in the oven. im going to mix the meat (after cooked) with brown sugar and butter.
•how long should i cook it for?
•how high should i put the heat?
•how much butter and brown sugar should i use?

10 points!

admin answers:

I cook the squash at 350F for about 45 min.

I cut it in half lengthwise and clean out the seeds (leave the peeling on). To each half add a tablespoon of butter, and generously sprinkle with brown sugar (about 1 teaspoon) and cinnamon (Maybe 1/2 Tsp) and cover with foil. Once it is baked you can serve it as is by cutting into serving pieces or remove the meat and mash adding butter and salt and pepper to taste.

Charles asks…

How do you microwave a butternut squash?

Hey Y'all, I just got a new winter and summer squash recipe in which the directions say to pierce and cook the squash in the microwave until barely tender. I'm using a butternut squash in the recipe, but I've never cooked one in the microwave and I need to know how long it might take to get to barely tender. Has anyone ever nuked a squash? How long do you think it would take? I know how to cook them in the oven, but I think this is supposed to sqeed the process because the recipe is to saute afterward. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

admin answers:

I cook butternut squash in the microwave all the time.

You can poke holes in the big end (where it's hollow) then cook for 8-10 min or so for "barely tender" (you can turn them over and reverse their direction, halfway through if you want). But you'll still end up with two problems... The small end will take longer to cook because the flesh is solid and thickest there. And secondly, the outside skin will be re-e-eally hot for awhile and hard to hold on to while you scoop out and cut the flesh into bits to saute.

So generally now, I just cut the flesh up and microwave only that (not cutting the whole squash... That's kind of difficult and dangerous). You could do the same thing, just don't microwave so long for "barely tender."

Before nuking, I peel the skin off down to the orange with a peeler (I like the Y type, but the regular type will work too).. You can lay the squash on a dish towel rather than trying to hold it with one hand if it's large.
Then I lay the naked squash on my cutting board and cut it into thick slices (disks) and remove the seeds when I get to them (here you could cut them into the shapes you want for sauteing, or you could do that after nuking). Then place them in a baking dish (covered) and microwave for 10 min or longer. (I usually then mash up with a fork and serve with butter...yum.)


Good luck!

Diane B.

Ken asks…

a question about how to prepare butternut squash?

ok i am looking for someone who can tell me how they make butternut squash? right now i have one butternut squash peeled and cut into chunks boiling in a large pot of water on my stove. the last time i made this vegetable i roasted it in the oven and it didnt come out too well so i am trying it this way. is it possible to make them come out whipped like mashed potatoes with the way i am cooking it now? anyone else ever boiled butternut squash before? any ideas?

admin answers:

Yes, you can prepare butternut squash just as you would mashed potatoes. Salt, pepper, a little cream and butter. When you roast butternut squash, use a high temperature i.e. 425. Keep an eye on them tossing every 5 minutes to prevent over browning.

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