Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
If you are in a chicken dinner rut and need something new to wake up your family’s tastebuds, these Cast Iron Chicken Thighs are a sure fire way to liven things up. With only 5 ingredients and mostly hands-off effort, this easy dinner recipe is a weeknight winner and one that your family is going to be requesting in the regular rotation from now on! Looking for more chicken dinner ideas to change things up? Be sure to try our Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos, and Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs!
What you’ll need for crispy Bone In Chicken Thighs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs – We always have a couple packages of these in the freezer. The skin gets all crispy and the bone-in version keeps the meat juicy with this type of preparation. I haven’t tested this recipe with boneless chicken thighs, and while technically you can cook them that way, I wouldn’t recommend. Coarse salt – Not table salt, but coarse Kosher salt instead. Regular table salt would be too salty. Garlic powder – It’s a pantry staple, adds just the right amount of flavor, and won’t burn in the pan like fresh garlic will the way we are cooking these. Black pepper – Use freshly ground black pepper for the best punch of flavor. Olive oil – Just a little to drizzle into the pan so the chicken thighs don’t stick.
How to cook Crispy Chicken Thighs
Bone In Chicken Thighs tips
One word of caution: because you are rendering the fat from the chicken skin, it is going to create quite a bit of splatter. A splatterguard really comes in handy to keep cleanup to a minimum later. Also, you’re going to want to make sure to have your vent hood fan on.
What to serve with Pan Fried Chicken Thighs
Serve these pan fried chicken thighs with some stir-fried baby bok choy or green beans and cauliflower rice and you’ve got an easy Whole 30 compliant dinner! And if you aren’t doing Whole 30, go ahead and serve these chicken thighs with mashed potatoes or a rice pilaf!
How to store Stove Top Chicken Thighs
If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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