Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs (Easy Pan-Fried Recipe)
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This fried chicken thighs recipe is one I keep coming back to—it’s that good. I combined the breading from my Southern fried chicken with the cooking technique from my crispy fried chicken breast to create the ultimate chicken thigh recipe. The result is juicy, flavorful meat with an irresistibly crunchy, golden brown coating. These crispy fried chicken thighs are everything you love about comfort food, and this recipe makes it simple to bring restaurant-quality fried chicken to your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry using paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika until fully combined.
Submerge the chicken thighs in the buttermilk mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the dredge by combining the all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a separate large bowl.
Once the chicken has finished marinating, remove each piece from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Gently shake off any extra flour and place the coated thighs on a baking sheet. Let them rest for about 30 minutes—this helps the coating set and adhere better.
Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet to 325°F (165°C). Carefully add the chicken and fry for 3–4 minutes per side, until the coating is deep golden brown and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Transfer to a wire rack then serve immediately!
Nutrition
- Calories
- 716 calories
- Carbohydrate Content
- 59 grams carbohydrates
- Cholesterol Content
- 284 milligrams cholesterol
- Fat Content
- 23 grams fat
- Fiber Content
- 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content
- 68 grams protein
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7 grams saturated fat
- Serving Size
- 1 chicken thigh
- Sodium Content
- 986 milligrams sodium
- Sugar Content
- 9 grams sugar
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 16 grams unsaturated fat
