5.0 from 6 votes
KFC Style Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 623 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs with skin
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. MSG optional, but recommended
For coating | The flour mixture:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup corn flour
- ½ Tbsp. chili powder or paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. turmeric powder optional
The buttermilk mixture:
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ Tbsp. chili powder or paprika
For frying:
- vegetable oil canola, or peanut oil with a high smoke point
- A large pot
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Wash chicken thighs, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix salt, ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic paste, ginger paste, black pepper, and optional MSG. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly with marinade.
- Cover the chicken, put it in the fridge, and let marinate for at least 2 hours. Then remove from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a deep-dish baking tray, prepare the dry coating. Sift together flour, corn flour, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and optional turmeric powder.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, add buttermilk, salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder, and whisk together.
- Take one piece of chicken, coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture, then dip it in the buttermilk, and coat it again in the flour mixture. Make sure you get a nice layer of flour for extra crunchy results. Place coated chicken on a clean plate.
- Repeat step 4 until all the boneless chicken thigh pieces are coated.
- Heat the oil for frying on medium-high heat. It should be at 350°F, not hotter.
- Carefully place coated chicken thighs in oil in small batches and fry for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- When golden and crisp, remove chicken and place it on a wired rack to cool.
- Serve fried chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauce. I recommend salsa verde. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
623kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1376mg
(57%)
Potassium
768mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1610IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
328mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1376mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1610IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.