Crispy Chicken Thighs
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken thighs | 8 pieces |
| Garlic powder | 1 pinch |
| Yellow mustard powder | 1 pinch |
| Sweet paprika | 1 pinch |
| Rosemary | 1 sprig |
| Thyme | 1 sprig |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 30 ml |
| Lemon zest | 1 zest |
| Orange zest | 1 zest |
| Instant polenta flour | 100 g |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Fine salt | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken Thighs: Begin by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs to ensure a crispier finish. Place the thighs into a large bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, making sure each piece is lightly coated with the oil.
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Prepare the Coating: In a separate wide bowl, create the dry coating mixture by adding the sweet paprika, yellow mustard powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly. Add the zest of the lemon and orange to the mix for a fresh, zesty flavor. Incorporate the instant polenta flour, which will give the chicken an extra crunch. Stir everything together until well-combined, ensuring all the spices and flour are evenly distributed.
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Coat the Chicken: Take the oiled chicken thighs and dip each piece into the seasoning mixture, ensuring that every inch of the skin and meat is well-coated with the dry ingredients. You may want to gently press the chicken into the mixture to help it stick.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over moderate heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the coated chicken thighs into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd them. Cover the pan with a lid to lock in the flavors and cook the chicken for about 20 minutes. Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure that both sides cook evenly and the skin becomes beautifully golden and crispy.
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Serve: After 20 minutes, check the chicken’s crispiness and doneness. If the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, remove the thighs from the pan. Serve immediately while still hot, savoring the crispy, flavorful coating that has enveloped the juicy chicken beneath.
Enjoy these crispy chicken thighs as a satisfying main dish, perfect for any occasion. They’re packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and a crunchy, golden coating.
