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

Oven-"Fried" Parmesan Chicken Thighs are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend meal with the family. This recipe takes the classic fried chicken and gives it a healthier twist by oven-baking the chicken instead of deep-frying it. The result is flavorful, crispy, and juicy chicken thighs that are sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place melted butter in a shallow dish. Mix crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper together in another shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken thighs in butter and then in cornflake mixture. Place in a baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 834mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 261mg