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Crispy Chicken Caesar Thighs

Crispy oven-baked chicken thighs coated in croutons and Parmesan, served with a quick Caesar salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • 1 cup finely crushed garlic-flavored croutons
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese + 1/4 cup reserved, divided
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing + 2 tbsp reserved, divided
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup garlic-flavored croutons

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • oven-safe cooling rack
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • non-stick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set an oven-safe cooling rack inside the sheet; lightly spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place 1 cup finely crushed garlic-flavored croutons and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
  3. Put 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a separate shallow bowl and 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing in another bowl.
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry. Dredge the skin side (the exposed skin part) lightly in flour, then dip that floured portion into the Caesar dressing, and press into the crouton-Parmesan mixture to coat.
  5. Arrange the coated thighs skin side up on the prepared rack and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crisp.
  6. While the chicken bakes, toss the chopped Romaine with the remaining 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing, the reserved 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 cup garlic-flavored croutons to make a quick Caesar salad.
  7. Serve the crispy chicken thighs with the dressed Romaine salad.

Notes

  • Use finely crushed croutons for a uniform crust.
  • Pat chicken dry for a better coating adhesion.
  • Check internal temperature for doneness (165°F / 74°C).
  • Reserve the extra Parmesan and dressing for the salad.