Fried chicken thighs in a frying pan

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 50 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to fry chicken thighs? Prepare your ingredients. It is better to take fresh thighs, not previously frozen. If the meat is frozen, it should be thawed first. When it comes to spices, take whatever you like or use ready-made sets “for chicken.” Salt and ground pepper to taste too. We will fry in vegetable oil. The main thing in the recipe is the right frying pan, thanks to which the chicken’s crust will be golden brown and intact. Take a non-stick frying pan

2. STEP 2

   

   Rinse chicken thighs under cold running water and dry with paper towels (oil with excess moisture will splatter in a hot frying pan). Remove any remaining feathers and fluff. If the thighs are very large, then they can be cut into two parts, the cooking time will then be reduced.

3. STEP 3

   

   Mix dry spices, salt and ground black pepper in a separate bowl and rub the thighs on all sides with this mixture. Place the chicken in a deep bowl and leave to soak in salt and spices for 15 - 60 minutes on the table (as time allows).

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the selected frying pan over high heat. Pour in the oil and let it warm up. Place the chicken thighs in the pan and fry for a few minutes (2 - 3 minutes) on each side until golden brown.

5. STEP 5

   

   Then reduce the heat to medium - slightly below medium, cover the pan with a lid and fry the chicken first for 12 - 15 minutes on one side.

6. STEP 6

   

   Then turn the thighs over to the other side and fry the meat for another 12 - 15 minutes under the lid on the other side.

7. STEP 7

   

   Increase heat and remove lid from pan. Fry the thighs until desired golden brown on each side. This will take a few minutes on each side.

8. STEP 8

   

   Serve the finished fried chicken thighs hot. Depending on the time of day and year, they can be offered in the company of vegetables - fresh and boiled/stewed, pasta, cereals. When chilled, chicken meat can be taken with you as a snack.

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

11.08.2023

4.9

It's been a long time since we've eaten fried chicken. I remember in my youth they always fried chicken legs, and then they started baking everything. Therefore, I was happy to cook chicken according to this recipe. Not only did I have thighs, but I also had a couple of shins and wings. I left them for this occasion when I was cutting up chicken. I salted and peppered the pieces and left them to soak for half an hour; I didn’t use any other spices; I wanted the pure taste of fried meat. I fried it as described in the description, twice on each side. First, so that the crust forms, and then bring it to readiness. How delicious it is! My husband and I were nostalgic) And the children simply ate the delicious, juicy chicken with pleasure. Served with buckwheat and pickles. The chicken pieces were not overcooked, they remained juicy, the meat was soft, and the crust was crispy. Fried chicken is very tasty, I recommend it!

WhiteSin

11.08.2023

4.9

Wow! I haven't tried this for a long time! I always had to follow this recipe: