Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
Oven Fried Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and baked to golden perfection. A healthier twist on the classic fried chicken without sacrificing flavor or crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, coating well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place coated chicken on prepared rack. Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the top of each thigh for crispiness.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using a wire rack helps the chicken crisp up on all sides.
- For extra crispiness, spray with cooking spray halfway through baking.
- Great served with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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