This 5-ingredient oven Mother’s Day vintage chicken is the kind of no-fuss, comforting recipe our moms and grandmas leaned on: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs tucked into a glass baking dish, poured over with a simple, pantry-friendly sauce, and baked until the skin is golden and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.Cookware & Diningware
It’s perfect when you want to give Mom a cozy, homemade dinner that feels special but doesn’t require you to spend all day in the kitchen. Everything happens in one baking dish, and the ingredients are straightforward enough that you might already have them on hand.
Baked chicken thighs in a glass dish on a home kitchen counter
Baked chicken thighs in a glass dish on a home kitchen counter
Serve these saucy, vintage-style chicken thighs over fluffy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or simple white rice so all those pan juices have somewhere to soak in. Add an easy green side like steamed green beans, a tossed salad with a light vinaigrette, or roasted carrots.
A soft dinner roll or sliced baguette is great for sopping up the sauce, and if you’re really leaning into the Mother’s Day theme, finish with something simple and nostalgic for dessert, like boxed brownies or a store-bought pie dressed up with whipped cream.
5-Ingredient Mother’s Day Vintage Baked Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens
Ingredients
2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
1 cup bottled French or Catalina salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves (or apricot jam)
1 ounce packet dry onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Ingredients for baked chicken arranged on a kitchen counter
Ingredients for baked chicken arranged on a kitchen counter
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a rectangular glass baking dish, about 9×13 inches, so the chicken thighs can sit in a single layer.
Pat the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin brown better. Trim any excess fat if needed.Meat & Seafood
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