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Crispy Chicken Thighs Oven Baked

03/29/22 | 30 Minutes or Less, Main Dish, Recipes & Tips

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Crispy oven baked chicken thighs are way easier than you think to make! Ultra crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. 

You’ll love Crispy Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

I love crispy chicken but I hate the mess that frying on the stovetop makes. I also hate how much oil it takes up. This is why I am totally in love with these crispy oven-baked chicken thighs. They are everything delicious about fried chicken thighs but so much easier, less messy, and all done in the oven.

Ingredients for Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Seasoning salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Eggs
  • Water
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Plain breadcrumbs
  • Butter

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

Substitutions for Breaded Chicken Thighs

  • If you are hesitant to cook with chicken thighs, give this recipe a shot before you sub in the classic boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • I find that boneless, skinless chicken thighs are not only thinner, easier to cook, and juicier, but they are almost always so much cheaper! I find these on sale for less than chicken breasts all the time. My freezer is stocked with chicken thighs!
  • If you do need to substitute in chicken breasts, you will want to pound them out to be about 1 inch thick, or just slice them in half lengthwise and then flatten them evenly. This just makes sure they cook evenly, stay juicy, and are done cooking in a reasonable amount of time. 
  • But trust me! You’ll want to try these crispy baked chicken thighs before substituting anything. They are perfect. And such a great alternative to fried chicken. So much easier!

How to make Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a shallow dish, like a pie plate, combine the flour, seasoning salt, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. In another shallow dish combine your eggs with water and whisk well to combine.
  4. In the third shallow dish, combine the panko and plain flavored breadcrumbs.
  5. Pat your chicken thighs dry and then dip them into the flour mixture first and then dip them into the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to spread out the chicken thighs are spread out as much as possible when doing so that they are well coated.
  6. Place the coated chicken thighs onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  7. Repeat the process with all of the chicken thighs.
  8. Divide 2 tablespoons of butter between all of the chicken thighs by placing a small amount on top of each thigh.
  9. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven and then flip the chicken thighs over. Divide the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over the chicken thighs.
  11. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken’s internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. 

How to serve Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Serving these crispy chicken thighs with a squeeze of lemon juice is the perfect topping and all they need. They are definitely a lighter version of fried chicken and the lemon is perfect and not too heavy. These chicken thighs will go great with just about anything from a lighter dinner side dish to a simple BBQ salad. Serve them up with your favorite lighter side dishes like Lemon Cream Pasta, Avocado Corn Salad, or Grilled Corn on the Cob. But make sure to finish it off with a cold tall glass of Mint Lemonade too.

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Tips for Crispy Chicken Thighs Oven Baked

  • Make sure that you are opening up and flattening out the chicken thighs when breading them. They will already be sliced open from the bone being removed, just spread them out as much as they will go when breading. 
  • With each breading step, shake off any excess. This keeps the chicken thighs evenly coated. 
  • Make sure you use both the panko and traditional breadcrumbs. I tested different combinations of each and the half and half combination wins out for texture every single time. 
  • Don’t skip the butter! This is what crisps up the outside breading nicely and gives it the classic golden brown glow. 

If you’re looking for another great oven-baked chicken recipe, check out this Keto Chicken Parmesan.

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 FAQs for Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

How long to bake boneless chicken thighs?

Your chicken thighs will be ready to eat when they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. It’s okay if they get a bit above 165 degrees F though because, unlike white meat that dried out quickly, dark meat tends to be much more forgiving. Different sized thicknesses of thighs will cook at different rates so try to make sure that they’re flattened to about the same size so that they can all cook at a similar pace.

How do you warm fried chicken so it stays crispy?

Reheat your chicken in the oven or in your air fryer at 400 degrees f for a few minutes until warmed through. This will help to re-crisp up the skin and get the meat nice and hot so that it almost tastes like it did when it was freshly made. Cooking it in the microwave is a faster option but it will give you a softer breading.

Can you cook chicken thighs and breasts together?

Yes, you can cook these two different cuts of chicken at the same time. This is perfect if you want to do a mixture of breasts and thighs as not everybody enjoys white or dark meats, so you can customize this meal to your family’s tastes. Just make sure to pound out the breasts to the same size thickness as the thighs or to slice them into smaller pieces so that they can all cook at the same pace and be finished together.

Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?

I prefer to make sure the chicken is flattened so it can be baked more quickly at 400ºF. It will also get crispier when baked at a higher temperature.

Why are my chicken thighs not crispy?

Chicken thighs might not be crispy if the pan is overcrowded. If you skip adding the butter on top of the bread crumbs, it can also prevent browning. Additionally, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes to crisp it up further if necessary.

Crispy oven baked chicken thighs on a plate with mashed potato and lemon.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy oven baked chicken thighs are way easier than you think to make! Ultra crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy baked chicken thighs, crispy chicken thighs, oven baked chicken thighs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 586kcal
Author Alli
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Equipment

  • Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen
  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Redmond Season Salt
  • ThermoPop

Ingredients

  • 7-8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon season salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 400ºF. 
  • In a shallow dish (like a pie plate), combine flour, season salt, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. 
  • In a separate shallow dish, combine eggs and water. Whisk well. 
  • In a separate shallow dish, combine panko and plain breadcrumbs. 
  • Pat chicken thighs dry. Dip each chicken thigh first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure the chicken thighs are spread out as flat as possible when doing this.  
  • Place coated chicken thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  • Repeat with all remaining chicken thighs. 
  • Divide 2 tablespoons of the butter between all the chicken thighs, placing a small amount on top of each chicken thigh. 
  • Bake chicken thighs for 10 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven, flip each chicken thigh over, and divide remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over the chicken thighs. 
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken thighs register 165ºF. 
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Notes

The nutrition facts for this recipe are based on using all of the ingredients fully, keep in mind that there will be leftover coating mixtures making the nutrition facts higher than they actually are. 

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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Comments | 15 comments

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Comments

  1. Leona says

    January 20, 2023 at 11:36 AM

    1 star
    These were the worst thighs I have ever eaten. Besides a lot of preparation for 6 thighs I had to throw them away after we each ate one. What a sin to throw the time spent to prepare them & spend the money on the meat, eggs, etc. I had intended to have 2 meals out of this recipe & had to eat something for one meal only to throw the rest away. Never again!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      January 24, 2023 at 12:16 AM

      Hi Leona, I’m sorry the recipe didn’t work out for you. I’ve tested this recipe multiple times and it turns out each time. I’d be happy to help you troubleshoot!

      Reply
  2. Debbie says

    January 13, 2022 at 4:53 PM

    Love this recipe…delicious!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      January 16, 2022 at 10:54 AM

      So glad!

      Reply
  3. Rick says

    September 15, 2021 at 12:28 PM

    5 stars
    I put the spices on the chicken instead of in the breading for more flavor .After baking 20 minutes I added swiss cheese to top and bakes for another 5 minutes.. Put one tablespoon of warm spaghetti sauce for a great crispy and easy chicken parm.

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    March 14, 2021 at 5:14 PM

    5 stars
    Delicious

    Reply
    • Alli says

      March 15, 2021 at 11:07 PM

      I’m glad you liked it!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    November 8, 2019 at 6:29 PM

    5 stars
    Yummm… I’m a huge fan of chicken thighs are they are so moist and flavorful. This recipe would also be so good diced and put on a salad too!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 9, 2019 at 9:06 PM

      Oooo yes!! I agree! They would be awesome over a salad.

      Reply
  6. Cindy says

    November 7, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    5 stars
    Going to try this on the weekend and maybe the holiday too. Can I use olive oil instead of butter do you think?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 7, 2019 at 3:46 PM

      Yes for sure. They may not brown quite as much with the olive oil but if that’s the case you can broil for about a minute to get them a little more crispy.

      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    November 7, 2019 at 5:46 AM

    5 stars
    We love these baked chicken thighs! They are our go-to when we don’t know what else to make for dinner.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 7, 2019 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Alli says

    February 8, 2019 at 11:43 PM

    5 stars
    Extra crispy and delicious!

    Reply

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