SOCKS4 Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Crispy baked chicken thighs coated in a savory herb crust, served with a bright lemon-dill sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through.
4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, whisk together 1 lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill. After baking, let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with lemon-dill sauce.