Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs deliver a crackling panko crust with tender, juicy meat inside and a gentle kick of cayenne. The seasoned flour and breadcrumb layers add depth and crunch without deep-frying, making it a lighter take on classic fried chicken. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal everyone can enjoy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs with the remaining 1 pinch cayenne, remaining 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Coat the chicken thighs in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Dip them into the egg, then press into the panko mixture to cover both sides. Place the breaded thighs on the prepared pan.
- 4
Bake the thighs in the preheated oven until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 413.35 kcal High 21%
- Protein 13.9 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 78.69 g 29%
- Total Fat 3.04 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.17 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 117.04 mg High 39%
- Sodium 165.82 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.36 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 81.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 28.08 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
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 413.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 413.35 calories and 13.9 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.82 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.17 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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