How to Make Baked Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked chicken thighs are a classic and delicious dish that can be enjoyed any time of year. They are easy to make and incredibly versatile, making them a great option for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Chicken thighs are a great choice for baking as they are juicy and flavorful, and they hold up well to the cooking process. The skin becomes crispy and delicious, while the meat remains tender and moist.

There are countless ways to season and flavor baked chicken thighs...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 ⅓ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 ½ cups unseasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 chicken thighs

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2/3 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine eggs, milk, Sriracha sauce, 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/3 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine panko bread crumbs, 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper paprika, garlic powder, and granulated onion in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken thighs first in flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture, shaking off excess after each step. Place coated chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 184mg