Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Each serving of Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs provides 31g protein and 420 calories, making them efficient for volume eating on a cut. Six servings cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, letting you batch-cook legs and thighs instead of chicken breasts for better satiety.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1134g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •Egg Whites
Carton egg whites (e.g., Great Value, Eggland's Best) — no separating needed.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the center position. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil and place a metal cooling rack inside.
- 2Season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared rack. Brush the egg whites all over the chicken.
- 3Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Place the chicken in the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the skin is crispy, about 30 minutes.
- 4Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
420
calories
31g
protein
32g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 8.6g
- Sodium
- 154 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
6 servings per batch · ~190g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving delivers 31g of protein at 420 calories, with 32g fat and only 1g carbs. This macro profile makes it a lean-protein option despite the thigh cut due to portion sizing.
How long does Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and produces 6 servings in a single stovetop batch. You'll have six dinners or protein-focused meals ready without significant time investment.
Is Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs good for fat loss?
At 420 calories and 31g protein per serving with minimal carbs, this recipe fits fat loss phases where you're controlling total daily calories while maintaining protein intake. The negligible carbohydrate content also supports low-carb diet approaches.
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