I’ll never bread chicken the same way again.

Sometimes a single ingredient swap is all it takes to reinvigorate a go-to recipe thats gotten a bit tired.

For me, that recipe was ourOven-Fried Chicken Thighs.

Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey

It is so satisfyingly crunchy without the mess and extra fat that comes with deep-frying.

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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Breaded Pork Chops on a platter to serve with sauce

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox