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Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

52 Ratings
52 Ratings
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Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken on a plate
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 1 hour

Chicken thighs coated in hot sauce, mustard, thyme, and garlic are oven baked for a tender and simple chicken dish.

Ingredients

  • 8 large chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 6 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Put chicken, hot sauce, mustard, thyme, and garlic in the bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
  2. Heat the oven to 450 °F.
  3. Put the chicken on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  4. Place in the oven and bake about 50 minutes until crispy and crackling. Serve right away.

Notes

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2-3 ounce
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 151
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 245 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 151
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 4 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 3 mg
Cholesterol 112 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 245 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Copper 57 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 22 mg
Phosphorus 184 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 5 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 60 mg

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