Description
Extra Crispy Irish Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs are a delightful twist on a classic recipe, offering a perfect balance of crunch and juiciness. This easy-to-follow dish features chicken marinated in tangy buttermilk, then coated with a flavorful blend of spices and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, these oven-fried thighs promise to impress with every bite. Enjoy them on their own or paired with your favorite sides for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk (and hot sauce if desired) for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Arrange the coated thighs on the wire rack, skin side up, and lightly spray with oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow resting for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg