Thyme-Baked Chicken Thighs

Name: Thyme-Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs; 1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 teaspoons fresh thyme

Submitted by CooksWithScissors

"A healthier take on "fried" chicken, from Everyday with Rachael Ray."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4

ingredients

directions

Mix buttermilk, lemon juice/zest, and 1 tsp of salt in a resealable bag; shake to dissolve salt. Add chicken thighs and refrigerate to marinate (30 minutes to 12 hours).
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix panko, thyme and remaining salt in a shallow dish. Remove chicken thighs from buttermilk and discard marinade. Dredge chicken thighs in panko mixture and place on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack.
Bake chicken for 30 minutes. Lower temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.