Treat Your Family to These Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a large baking pan with foil and lightly grease the foil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. The Spruce Pat the chicken thighs with paper towels to dry them. Trim any excess fat or skin. The skin adds juiciness and flavor, but feel free to remove it if desired. The Spruce Sprinkle the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. The Spruce In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the mustard, maple syrup or honey, and garlic powder. The Spruce In another shallow bowl, combine the Panko crumbs with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper, and parsley. The Spruce Brush or rub the chicken thighs all over with the butter and mustard mixture and then press all sides in the Panko mixture to coat thoroughly. The Spruce Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet. The Spruce Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. The juices should run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.