Crispy Baked Sesame Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• as needed cooking oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking oil.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons tamari, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce until well combined.
3. In another shallow bowl, mix 1 cup bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Pat 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Dip each chicken thigh into the wet marinade, coating all sides, then dredge in the dry bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.