How to Make Oven-"Fried" Chicken Thighss - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love the taste of fried chicken but want a healthier alternative, then oven-"fried" chicken thighs are the perfect solution. This recipe gives you the crispy, golden-brown texture of fried chicken without all the extra oil and grease. It's a simple and delicious way to enjoy the comfort food classic without all the guilt. Plus, it's easy to whip up for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

These oven-"fried" chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection and coated with a savory ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper, divided, or to taste
  • 2 pinches garlic powder, divided, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 6 chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a second bowl. Combine panko bread crumbs with remaining 1 pinch cayenne, remaining 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Dredge chicken thighs in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg then press into panko mixture to coat both sides. Transfer breaded chicken thighs to the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and chicken thighs are 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).
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 204mg