Crispy Irish Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
Enjoy Crispy Irish Oven-Fried Chicken with perfectly seasoned panko breadcrumb coating, baked to golden brown perfection. This easy oven-fried chicken recipe offers a healthy alternative to deep frying, delivering moist, flavorful chicken thighs with a satisfyingly crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Breading Mixture
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, soak the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. This tenderizes the meat and enhances flavor.
- Prepare Breading: In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Coat Chicken: Remove each chicken thigh from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture to ensure an even coating.
- Arrange and Butter: Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top to help achieve extra crispiness during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the chicken halfway through baking and brush with additional melted butter.
- Do not skip the buttermilk marinade as it keeps the chicken moist inside.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter, crunchier crust compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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