Tender Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    349 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Tender Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

Crispy and juicy pan-fried chicken thighs prepared on the stovetop. This recipe for pan-seared chicken thighs requires just 4 ingredients, one pan, and less than an hour of your time.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs Note 3
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil Note 4
  • cup chicken stock 70 ml, Note 5
  • ¾ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare chicken thighs: Pat them dry with paper towels and rub them with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Pour the oil into the cold pan and place the thighs - skin side up - in the pan. Turn on the heat and cook the thighs for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn the thighs - skin-side down - and sear them for another 10 minutes, basting them with the pan juices 2-3 times during this time.
  4. Turn them again - skin-side up – and add the chicken stock (beer or water). Place a lid on top. Cook for another 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken thighs are cooked through, and you can easily pull the meat off the bone. The safe internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer is 165°F/ 75°C. The skin should be crispy, and the pan juices reduced.
  6. Rest for about 5 minutes (uncovered) and serve.

Notes

  • Or a cast-iron skillet with a suitable lid.
  • It’s preferable to use tongs to turn the chicken in the pan and not stick a fork into the meat.
  • About 2 ½ lbs/ 1100 g.
  • Or another oil with a high smoking point.
  • Chicken stock: It can be homemade, store-bought, or hot water mixed with a few crumbles from a stock cube. Sub with water or beer.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1thigh Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 558mg (23%) Potassium 255mg (5%) Fiber 0.03g (0%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1thigh
Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 0.03g 0%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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