Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs
Crispy and juicy oven-fried chicken thighs, delivering classic comfort food flavors without the need for deep frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Rub this mixture over each chicken thigh.
- Coat each thigh in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Arrange the thighs skin-side up in the baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours or overnight. Using a wire rack can aid in even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg