How to Cook THE BEST Chicken Thighs
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5.0
21 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook THE BEST Chicken Thighs
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With crackling crisp skin and juicy bits of chicken morsels in every bite, this is about to become your favorite base for every chicken thighs recipe you'll ever make.
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Ingredients
- 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim any loose hanging pieces of skin or extra fat from the chicken thighs. Generously season both sides of the chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet or heavy bottom pan so it evenly coats the bottom. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the chicken thighs undisturbed for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken releases easily from the skillet and becomes golden brown. Flip the chicken to the other side and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Turn the chicken back to skin side up, then transfer the skillet to the oven. (Or, for less oil pops in the oven, transfer to a baking sheet lined with wire rack.)
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and transfer to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack or a plate to rest before slicing so the juices redistribute through the meat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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