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Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

These breaded oven fried chicken thighs come together quickly with just a handful of pantry ingredients. They have all the crispy goodness of fried chicken, without the mess and hassle of deep frying.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 ounces (heaping 1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain or seasoned bread crumbs (or a 50/50 mix of panko and bread crumbs), plus more if needed
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

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  1. Crank the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set a rack inside.
  3. Combine the flour and salt in a shallow plate. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Scatter the bread crumbs on a second plate.☞ TESTER TIP: If you’re using unseasoned bread crumbs, add an extra pinch of salt to the flour mixture.
  4. Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper and then dip it first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash (allowing any excess egg to drip off), and then coat the thighs on both sides with the breadcrumbs and place on the lined baking sheet. Add extra bread crumbs to the plate, if needed.
  5. Drizzle the coated thighs with olive oil, turning to coat both sides as evenly as possible.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn and bake until the bread crumbs are golden and crisp and the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), 10 to 15 minutes more.☞ TESTER TIP: If you're using a thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken, hold it parallel to the baking sheet and insert it through the side and into the center of the thigh. Do not try to do this while the baking sheet is still in the oven! Take it out and check it on the stove.
  7. Serve the chicken thighs immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Notes

  •  Make it gluten-free--To make gluten-free oven-fried chicken thighs, use gluten-free all-purpose flour and gluten-free bread crumbs.
  •  Storage--Store leftover chicken thighs in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  •  Reheating--Reheat in a 300°F oven or air fryer until warmed through and the bread-crumb coating is crisped.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 255mg (85%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 255mg 85%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.