Description
Enjoy a delightful meal with this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken with Giardiniera. Tender chicken thighs coated in flavorful seasonings and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection, and topped with tangy giardiniera for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1/2 cup giardiniera, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry, rub with olive oil, and season with a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest, then top with giardiniera and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts or drumsticks as alternatives.
- For extra heat, opt for hot giardiniera.
- For a lighter version, skip the breadcrumb coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
