Description
A healthier take on classic fried chicken thighs, baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Place the coated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the flour mixture. For spice, include cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg