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Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken on a plate
Makes: 8 Servings
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
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Put chicken thighs, hot sauce, mustard, thyme, and garlic in the bowl and mix well.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
  3. Heat the oven to 450°F.
  4. Put the chicken on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  5. 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: 1 chicken thigh (2-3 ounces)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Sodium 440 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 285 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 133 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 25 g
Minerals
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 285 mg
Sodium 440 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 235 mg
Selenium 28 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 6 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 72 mg

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