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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Chicken thigh, raw, bone-in, skin-on; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; Paprika, ground; Egg whites, liquid (carton)

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.

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Ingredients

6 servings

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Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1134g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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Paprika, Ground(5g)
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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 positioned in the center.
2Line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil and place a metal cooling rack inside the pan.
3Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season all over with paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared cooling rack.
4Brush the liquid egg whites evenly over the entire surface of each chicken thigh until fully coated.
5Place the sheet pan in the preheated 450°F oven and bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 425°F and continue baking for 25–30 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
6Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes on the rack.
7Divide the chicken thighs evenly into 6 airtight containers while still warm, allowing them to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

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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Common questions

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.