Oven-"Fried" Chicken Thighs

Oven-"Fried" Chicken Thighs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    181

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, these oven-"fried" chicken thighs offer a healthier take on a classic comfort food. Achieve that satisfying crunch without the added oil, making it a weeknight winner served alongside your favorite grains or a vibrant salad.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    63 g
  • Cholesterol
    151 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    419 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with the remaining 1 pinch cayenne, remaining 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (10 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into the panko mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Transfer the breaded thighs to the prepared baking pan. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (40 minutes)

For extra crispy skin, place the thighs under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Feel free to experiment with different spices in the breading mixture, such as smoked paprika, onion powder, or dried herbs.
For easier cleanup, you can spray the parchment paper with cooking spray before placing the breaded chicken thighs on the pan.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 60 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Greyson Bernhard

    I used gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs, and they turned out just as good.

  • Jennyfer Jones

    The chicken thighs came out perfectly crispy, even better than pan-fried!

  • Nayeli Lockman

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Leonardo Goldner

    These were so easy to prepare. The best part is there is minimal cleanup.

  • Leanna Cruickshank

    This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.

  • Ivory Shields

    I added some smoked paprika to the breadcrumb mixture and it gave them a great smoky flavor.

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