Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs
Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs offer a crackly, well-seasoned crust that gives way to juicy, tender meat. A mix of buttery crackers, French-fried onions, paprika, and sage brings rich savoriness and a hint of warmth. They’re perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with simple sides.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 6
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the crackers and French-fried onions in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag, press out the air, and crush them finely with a rolling pin. Add the paprika, salt, sage, and pepper to the bag; toss to mix. Remove half of the crumb mixture from the bag.
- 3
Beat the eggs and water together in a bowl.
- 4
Dip the chicken thighs in the egg mixture one at a time, then place them in the bag, seal it, and shake to coat with the crumb mixture. Set the chicken on the prepared baking pan and spray generously with cooking spray. After coating half of the chicken thighs, add the reserved crumb mixture back to the bag and continue coating the remaining chicken.
- 5
Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center (not touching bone) reads 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), 40 to 45 minutes.
- 6
Tent the chicken loosely with foil. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 778.07 kcal High 39%
- Protein 70.25 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 29.92 g 11%
- Total Fat 45.41 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 11.96 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 419.75 mg High 140%
- Sodium 572.26 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 62.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.08 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 156.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 28.75 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.13 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.
- Caffeine ☕
- Eggs 🥚
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter Cracker, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 778.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter Cracker, Eggs, Fried Onions. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 778.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crispy Shake-and-Bake Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 778.07 calories and 70.25 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 572.26 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.96 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Eggs and Onions, 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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