Description
A simple recipe for crispy chicken that is perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by preparing your chicken. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then dip it in the eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken thighs for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding chicken to avoid sogginess.
- You can use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, fried chicken, beginner recipe