Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs⏱ 45 min total

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Per 1 serving · 201 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
489
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    32g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    3.6g
    3% of calories
  • Fat
    38g
    71% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (201 g) has 489 calories, with 32 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), riboflavin (b2) (22% DV) and niacin (55% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 32%, 47% and 61% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
244cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g
0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein63%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%
  • Niacin55%
  • Vitamin B653%
  • Vitamin B1249%
  • Iron28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E11%
  • Vitamin K15%
  • Thiamine12%
  • Choline16%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Copper11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium32%
  • Saturated fat47%
  • Cholesterol61%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 40 min
  1. 1

    Remove the chicken thighs from the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 425°F.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and 2/3 of the spice blend. Use your hands to coat all sides of the chicken and even under the skin.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken on a rack on top of a baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix on top of the chicken.

  6. 6

    Bake the chicken thighs for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes to make the top extra crispy. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (201 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A64 μg
7%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K18 μg
15%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin9 mg
55%
Vitamin B61 mg
53%
Folate (B9)10 μg
2%
Vitamin B121 μg
49%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline88 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium36 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium444 mg
9%
Magnesium40 mg
10%
Phosphorus310 mg
44%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.1 mg
11%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium36 μg
66%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.3 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene219 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats18 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol43 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.3 g—
Total omega 66 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 489 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 93min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 59min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?

One serving of Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 489 calories, which works out to 244 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs high in protein?

It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (63% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?

737 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs?

0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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