Description
Enjoy the delicious crunch of crispy oven-fried chicken thighs without the guilt of deep frying. This recipe offers tender, juicy chicken with a golden-brown, crispy coating, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, pressing to coat.
- Arrange coated chicken thighs on the wire rack, skin side up.
- Lightly spray or drizzle chicken with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is golden brown.
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality chicken thighs.
- Pat chicken skin dry before marinating to help it crisp up.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot for optimal texture and flavor.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approx.)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A