Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

Step 2

Cover a Baking sheet in foil, nonstick side up.

Step 3

Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet, fattest side up.

Step 4

Generously season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake Chicken for 25 minutes, when skin has started to crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the dressing mix with the olive oil and minced garlic and blend. If needed, add lemon juice to thin mixture.

Step 7

Brush the ranch and oil mixture over the chicken thighs.

Step 8

Continue to cook chicken in oven until crispy and golden brown, and internal temperature reads 165 degrees.

Step 9

To check the temperature, use an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a few of the largest chicken thighs, not touching bone.

Step 10

To get a tiny bit more crunch, broil for 5 minutes - watching chicken closely so it doesn't burn.