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Spicy Parmesan Chicken Thighs | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this #healthy #chicken #recipe is baked, NOT fried. It's marvelous for weeknight dinners because it's oven-ready in about 5 minutes. It's not overly spicy since the #ParmesanCheese mellows out the flavors. Great way to use #ChickenThighs too. #poultry #SpicyParmesanChickenThighs

Spicy Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Teresa Ambra
Spicy Parmesan Chicken Thighs are healthy, low calorie and delicious! This delectable chicken entree can be oven-ready in five minutes. The Parmesan cheese mellows the spices out so they are not overwhelming. It's great for a week-night dinner and is wonderful with almost any kind of side dish. Even your kids will enjoy this savory and sumptuous chicken dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 plate
  • 1 fork
  • 1 spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs well-trimmed
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese in a can

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Trim off any fat from the chicken fillets; discard.
  • Spoon the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper onto a large plate.
  • Add Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir ingredients well to combine.
  • Dredge chicken thighs in cheese mixture until well-coated.
  • (I usually coat both sides of the chicken three or four times, and pat the crumb mixture into the chicken pieces with my finger tips so the coating adheres better).
  • Place seasoned chicken thighs in a 9x13” glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle any excess coating over top of the chicken fillets.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. 

Notes

NOTE: This is enough coating for about 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 876IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, main dish, parmesan cheese
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