How long to cook chicken thighs (bone-in) at 204°C

A practical cooking-time guide for chicken thighs (bone-in) at 204°C: 30-45 minutes, doneness notes, and food-safety reminders.

Recommendations

This dataset entry suggests 30-45 minutes for chicken thighs (bone-in). It is a fast starting point for long-tail cooking searches.

For safety, do not rely on time alone. Aim for an internal temperature of at least 74°C when that applies to the food.

Real outcomes still move with bone-in vs boneless, skin-on vs skinless, crowding/airflow, so treat the range as guidance rather than a guarantee.

{
  "food": "chicken thighs (bone-in)",
  "referenceTempC": 204,
  "referenceTimeMin": 30,
  "referenceTimeMax": 45,
  "safeMinInternalTempC": 74
}

The base range in this entry is 30-45 minutes at 204°C.

Thickness, starting temperature, oven behavior, and batch size can change the real finish time more than most people expect.

Yes. A thermometer is the safest way to check meat, poultry, and many fish recipes.

thickness