Description
Succulent Baked Chicken Thighs emerge as a mouthwatering centerpiece for any home-cooked meal. Crispy skin and juicy meat make this simple dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 6 to 8 chicken thighs or drumsticks
Coating and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons regular mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring an even temperature throughout.
- Create a smooth, tangy coating by whisking mayonnaise and mustard in a medium mixing bowl until well blended.
- Develop a crispy exterior by thoroughly mixing bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
- Transform each chicken thigh by generously brushing with the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Enhance the chicken’s texture by carefully dredging each piece in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to promote consistent cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking to achieve an even golden-brown crust and confirm the internal temperature reaches 165F for safe consumption.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before coating to help the breading stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie alternative that still keeps the chicken moist.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour for an equally crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg