Description
Crispy, golden oven-fried chicken thighs deliver southern comfort without deep-frying’s mess. Juicy meat and crunchy coating promise a delightful meal that satisfies hunger and brings smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 to 6 bone-in chicken thighs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Liquid:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Immerse chicken thighs in tangy buttermilk bath infused with salt and pepper, allowing flavors to penetrate for minimum 60 minutes in refrigerator.
- Heat oven to blazing 425F (220C), preparing for crispy transformation.
- Create crunchy coating by mixing panko breadcrumbs with aromatic seasoning blend, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Carefully extract chicken from buttermilk marinade, letting excess liquid drip off.
- Generously coat each thigh in seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Arrange chicken pieces on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to promote even air circulation and crisp exterior.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven, roasting for 30-35 minutes until exterior turns deep golden brown and crispy.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches safe 165F (74C) using meat thermometer, ensuring juicy and thoroughly cooked chicken.
Notes
- Make buttermilk marinade overnight for deeper flavor penetration and more tender chicken.
- Choose thin chicken thighs for faster, more even cooking and crispier exterior.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed cornflakes for dietary restrictions.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and better breadcrumb adhesion.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 46
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg