Fried Chicken Thighs
Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Meat & Chicken
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups peanut oil
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 2 tbs. salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper) in a large bowl
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl
- Pour ½ inch of peanut oil into skillet on medium-high heat
- Dip chicken pieces in dry mix, then buttermilk, then again in dry mix
- Working in batches of 3-4 pieces of chicken at a time, place chicken in oil and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook on other side, about another 4-5 minutes.
- If oil runs low, add more, wait until it gets hot before starting next round of frying
- Drain on paper towels