These panko chicken thighs have great flavor and crunch from bread crumbs and olive oil. My wife and I sort of invented this recipe — we think. Our kids love it (which is high praise in this house). Hope you enjoy it as well.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 bone-in chicken thighs
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.
Combine mayonnaise and paprika in a bowl; mix well. Stir together panko and garlic powder in a second bowl.
Spread mayonnaise mixture over each chicken thigh; press into panko mixture to coat. Place in the prepared baking dish; spritz thighs with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Recipe Tip
You can substitute cumin or other seasoning blends for paprika; adjust that seasoning and garlic powder to taste.