brined chicken thighs
Brining chicken thighs is a juicy and tender way to serve up chicken at your next dinner party!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These pan-fried chicken thighs are wonderfully crisp and juicy. Brining them first adds moisture to the dark meat and infuses flavor. The dark meat is very tender. An easy and tasty way to cook chicken thighs.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 - chicken thighs
- - olive oil
- FOR THE BRINE
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 - bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
How To Make brined chicken thighs
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Step 1Combine all of the ingredients for the brine in a large pot. -
Step 2Add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least two to three hours or overnight.
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Step 3Remove the chicken thighs from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Step 4Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. On medium heat, add 2 to 3 chicken thighs. Do not overcrowd the pan. The chicken will not get a beautiful golden color if you do.
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Step 5Cook smooth side down for 5 minutes. When one side is golden, gently turn over and cook on the other side for 6 minutes.
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Step 6Cooking time should take about 40-45 minutes on the stovetop or you may bake the chicken with a drizzle of olive oil at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.
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Category:
Chicken
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#thighs
Keyword:
#brined
Keyword:
#Chicken Thigh
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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