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Extra Crispy Irish Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Deliciously crispy chicken thighs seasoned with traditional Irish flavors, baked to perfection for a healthier twist on fried chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Prepare Coating
  1. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and baking powder. Set aside.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
Coat Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off excess flour.
Bake Chicken
  1. Arrange coated chicken thighs on the wire rack. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy Irish oven-fried chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can spray the chicken with cooking spray before baking.

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