Fried Chicken Thighs

Fried Chicken Thighs

Easy to prepare and quick to cook

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

483
Calories
23.3g
Fat
22g
Carbohydrates
43.6g
Protein
149mg
Cholesterol
1302mg
Sodium
Fried Chicken Thighs

Recipe Description

A super simple weeknight dinner, these Fried Chicken Thighs are easy to prepare and quick to cook! I think the smell of fried chicken speaks to something in all of us. It takes me right back to watching my mom fry batches of chicken wings when I was a little girl. And now my kids are watching me do the same!

I keep this fried boneless chicken thighs recipe nice and simple, with a yummy paprika and garlic seasoning adding all the extra flavor you need. I normally use thighs when frying chicken as I think they stay juicier than chicken breasts.

And make sure to remove the bones and skins first so they’re real easy to eat too!

To make Fried Chicken Thighs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fried Chicken Thighs

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Mix the seasoning

    1 min
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    Add the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a large resealable freezer bag. Seal and shake to mix the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken thighs

    5 min
    Step 2 - Fried Chicken ThighsStep 2 - Fried Chicken Thighs

    Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry and add to the plastic bag. Shake the bag to coat the thighs in the seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil

    3 min
    Step 3 - Fried Chicken Thighs

    Add the oil to a large pan and heat to 350°F.

  4. 4

    Fry the chicken thighs

    20 min
    Step 4 - Fried Chicken ThighsStep 4 - Fried Chicken Thighs

    Carefully place the thighs in the hot oil and use a spatter guard to cover the pan. Fry for about 20 minutes, turning every now and again, until the thighs have turned golden brown.

  5. 5

    Prepare to serve

    3 min
    Step 5 - Fried Chicken Thighs

    Transfer the thighs to paper towel-lined plates to absorb the excess fat.

Use this easy Fried Chicken Thighs recipe next time you’re planning to fry up some chicken and bring the best flavor possible from the chicken thighs! If you’re posting any chicken photos, don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Sarah
January 31, 2025
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Superb! This recipe reminds me of joyful times with my mum. The kids love it too, and I feel proud carrying on the tradition of our family meals. Delish!

Bella Smith
January 15, 2025
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Great chicken recipe!

Vanessa
October 6, 2024
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Yummy, easy dinner!

Wanda Martínez
September 18, 2024
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Delicious and quick!

Ruby
June 7, 2024
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Joyful. Made this with my kids, reminded me of mom's cooking, pure happiness.

Paulie
February 2, 2024
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Mate, these Fried Chicken Thighs are just brilliant! I whipped 'em up for the fam last week, and they absolutely loved it! Takes me back to when me mum used to fry chicken on Sundays. Proper comfort food, innit? Cheers for the recipe!

Uma Washington
June 12, 2023
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So I tried making these Fried Chicken Thighs, and wow, they turned out kinda amazing! The spices are simple but pack a punch. It reminded me of my childhood, watching my mom whip up a storm in the kitchen. Now my lil' ones are in awe too! Super easy, and totally worth it.

Gavin
February 9, 2023
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Tasty and easy.

Giulia
April 19, 2021
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Best chicken ever! Reminds me of my mom’s kitchen!

Rebecca
October 22, 2020
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Amazing!

Maria Johnson
May 11, 2020
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Simply delicious meal!

Athina
June 17, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

Brittany Johnson
April 10, 2019
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Yummy, so easy!

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