Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These oven-fried chicken thighs are every bit as crispy as the deep-fried version, so put the deep fryer away and preheat the oven instead.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs (2-1/4 pounds)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 2% milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Add butter and olive oil to 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Place in oven while preparing chicken.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. In another shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs and milk in a third shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
  3. Mix melted butter and olive oil in pan. Add chicken, skin side down. Bake 30 minutes. Turn and bake until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 25-30 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 360 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.

Taking a classic and making it oven-ready is what you'll love about this oven-fried chicken thighs recipe. Made with simple everyday ingredients and a crunchy seasoned panko blend, it's less messy and plenty flavorful. The perfect go-to meal! —Kizmet Byrd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Recipe Creator
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