This savory oven-fried chicken is easier and less messy to make than frying; the chicken still gets crispy on top but stays tender and juicy inside.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
310 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat eggs in another bowl.
Step 3
Dredge chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated.
Step 4
Pour oil into a large baking dish; add the breaded chicken thighs and sprinkle with paprika to taste.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels.