Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs deliver crackly, golden crust over juicy, tender meat, thanks to a flour-egg-breadcrumb coating seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper. Baked on a thin slick of oil, they mimic the crunch of frying without the heavy feel. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with your favorite sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Put flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
- 3
Coat the chicken, one piece at a time, first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumbs, until all pieces are covered.
- 4
Pour oil into a large baking dish; add the breaded chicken thighs and sprinkle paprika to taste over them.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turn the pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 982.31 kcal High 49%
- Protein 53.58 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 33.81 g 12%
- Total Fat 68.74 g High 88%
- Saturated Fat 17.24 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 392.4 mg High 131%
- Sodium 832.48 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.07 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 59.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.07 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 161.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 29.37 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 982.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Eggs, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 982.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 982.31 calories and 53.58 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 832.48 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.24 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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