Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of this Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera recipe. Juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with tangy giardiniera for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
For Serving:
- 1 cup hot or mild giardiniera, drained and chopped
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs and soak them in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken thigh with the mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest, then top with chopped giardiniera and parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken drumsticks or breasts as alternatives to thighs.
- Choose mild or spicy giardiniera based on your preference.
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
