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Pan Fried Italian Chicken Thighs

April 15, 2016 · 105 Comments

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With no advance planning required, this flavorful chicken dinner requires just a few minutes of work in the kitchen.

This recipe for Italian Chicken Thighs is a great one for using dried spices; as the chicken slowly cooks, it will absorb all of those flavors. There is no need to marinate the meat, simply sprinkle with seasonings and drop it in the pan.

Pan Fried Italian Chicken Thighs, crisp and juicy with only a tablespoon of oil! recipe by Barefeet In The Kitchen

 

The hardest part of this recipe is waiting while the chicken slowly cooks on its own. You want the skin to be golden-brown with all the fat rendered before you turn the pieces over.

This recipe results in incredibly juicy chicken with a crispy skin every time. It is completely worth the wait! Crispy pan-fried chicken is a great match for Classic Potato Salad, Italian Herb Rice or Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.

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Pan Fried Italian Chicken Thighs, crisp and juicy with only a tablespoon of oil! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

How To Cook Chicken Thighs

Crispy chicken thighs really are possible without deep frying or standing over the stove the whole time.

With a few tips in hand, you’re going to be making some amazing chicken in no time.

  • Start with a heavy skillet.
  • Cooking the chicken uncovered is a required step, so a splatter-screen for your skillet will help cut down on the mess on the stovetop.
  • A small bowl with a cup of vinegar set next to the stove will greatly reduce the lingering aroma of this recipe through the rest of the night.

Italian Chicken Thigh Recipe

  1. Pour a tablespoon of oil into a large stainless or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. (A non-stick skillet will work as well, although it isn’t required.)

  2. Generously sprinkle the skin side of the chicken thighs with all of the spices and then place them in the hot skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle the other side of the thighs and then, without moving them, cook uncovered for about 20-25 minutes.

  3. Let the chicken thighs cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is deep golden brown and crisp; this could take as long as 30 minutes. If the skin is sticking to the pan, it likely isn’t finished on that side. Reduce the heat as needed if the skin starts to burn before it is evenly golden brown.

  4. Flip the thighs over and continue to cook for about 20 more minutes. When the meat closest to the bone is cooked through, the chicken is done.

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Pan Fried Italian Chicken Thighs
This flavorful chicken dinner requires just a few minutes time to prepare. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting while the chicken slowly cooks on its own.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or light flavored olive oil
  • 4 chicken thighs depending on size (4 large pieces fill my skillet)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil
  • herbs de Provence
Instructions
  1. Pour the oil into a large stainless or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. (A non-stick skillet will work as well, although it isn't required.) Generously sprinkle the skin side of the chicken thighs with spices and then place them in the hot skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle the other side of the thighs and then, without moving them, cook uncovered for about 20-25 minutes. Let them cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is deep golden brown and crisp; this could take as long as 30 minutes.
  2. If the skin is sticking to the pan, it likely isn't finished on that side. Reduce the heat as needed if the skin starts to burn before it is evenly golden brown. Turn the thighs over and continue to cook for about 20 more minutes. When the meat closest to the bone is cooked through, the chicken is done. Enjoy!

{originally published 7/14/14 – notes and photos updated 8/2/18}

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  1. Melanie says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    These chicken thighs are so flavorful my whole family loves them! I do not fry them I bake them and I’m sure they come out just as delish as the pan fry! Thanks so much for the recipe!🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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  2. M says

    August 25, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Just made this an hour ago - awesome ! Don't use extra oil - 1 TBS is enough - trust. I used loose genes - worked great. Keep temp med low so it cooks inside but doesn't burn. I added a TBS of butter to the oil half way through - took off all but 2 tbss after it was done cooking and mixed my maranaira into the house - oil - cooked spices after removing the chicken Serving the flavoured marinara over pasta W chicken on the side. So easy. Does take a full hour to slow Fry - but worth it.
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  3. Genessa says

    October 17, 2018 at 10:52 am

    I love this recipe. My daughter said I need to make this every week. It was very easy and the cooking time perfectly matched a "CRISP GARLIC YUKON GOLD POTATOES" recipe I found.
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  4. sandi says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    made this twice now........two yums up!
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  5. Julie says

    February 4, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    Very easy and delicious.
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