Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs Or Legs Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Crispy fried chicken doesn't have to be a messy, labor-intensive task. This chicken recipe uses two methods to make perfect oven-fried chicken with crispy skin and fabulous flavor. With this two-step skillet and oven method, you don't sacrifice the crunchy coating and flavor you get with deep-fried chicken. This is an excellent way to fry chicken. The pieces are briefly fried to crisp the skin, and then they're finished in the oven. There's less mess, less oil used, and the chicken is perfect every time. If you have a favorite seasoned flour mixture, feel free to adjust the recipe. If you like spicy fried chicken, add a teaspoon or more of ground cayenne pepper to the flour along with the paprika. This is great chicken for a family meal or picnic. This recipe uses chicken thighs, but whole legs or a cut-up whole chicken can also be used. Larger pieces might take longer, so check them with a dependable meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer. The minimum safe temperature for chicken is 165 f.

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15minsPrep
45minsCook
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45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs Or Legs Recipe

  • 1/2 pound Bone In Chicken Thighs
  • 0.33 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.08 cup Hot sauce
  • 0.33 cup All purpose flour
  • 0.17 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 0.17 tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.33 teaspoon Ground Paprika
Nutrition
value
1069
calories per serving
69 g Fat71 g Protein42 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    69g
  • Protein
    71g
  • Carbs
    42g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    42g
  • Protein
    71g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    69g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1052mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    84mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    2mg
  • Vitamin B3
    14mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    62mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    3mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    7mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    148mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    1220mg
  • Selenium
    60mcg
  • Zinc
    7mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats