Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

Name: Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken
Yield: 8 Servings
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

Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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

Makes

8 Servings

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

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

Notes

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