Easy No Breaded Fried Chicken Thighs are made in a skillet, as your grandma used to make it. This recipe is a great way to put dinner on the table in no time.
Can you fry chicken without flour or breading?
Absolutely! Any part of chicken is suitable for frying, and I will show you an easy way to cook it. There is no batter involved or breading. I fry the chicken the same way my grandmother used to do, in a large, deep pot with lots of oil or a large deep skillet.
If you have a cast-iron pot, I encourage you to use it for this recipe.
My family tells me that my fried chicken is to die for. I can never make enough of it. When I made this recipe a while ago, I used 3 pounds of chicken thighs, and I still had to cook something else the next day. And we are only three people living in the house, so go figure...
What do you need to make fried chicken with no breading:
You will need just a few ingredients. First of all, do not buy skinless, boneless chicken. Buy the regular one. It is cheaper.
Then, you can remove the bones and use them to make a soup or bone broth. You will have to leave the skin on for a crispy, juicy chicken.
- Chicken- I used boneless thighs but with the skin on. Calculate two pieces per person or more if you want some leftovers.
- A cast-iron pot (Dutch oven) or a deep nonstick skillet. If you have a large cast-iron skillet. (affiliate links)
- 1-2 cups oil for frying (I fry with sunflower oil)- Use canola, vegetable, or peanut oil, as they have higher smoke points. I would not waste good olive oil on deep frying.
- Salt and black pepper or other spices you like (garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, etc.)
That's it! No egg wash, flour mixture, bread crumbs, dredged chicken, or mess.
What parts of the chicken are suitable for this recipe?
I like chicken thighs in particular because they are cheaper and also versatile. You can use them in many recipes. You can fry them, bake them or make soup out of them.
I usually buy chicken thighs with skin and bone still attached, and I remove the bones, but I keep the skin on them. The skin protects the meat during frying so it doesn't dry out. Also, who doesn't like a good crispy fried crackling?
Can you use other chicken parts besides thighs or chicken drumsticks? Absolutely! Chicken breast is delicious. Do you have a whole chicken? Cut it into pieces and fry away!
If you have chicken tenderloins, for example, I would encourage you to make this recipe of Chicken Schnitzels- French Style. While you can technically fry anything, some chicken parts are better used in other recipes.
How to fry chicken thighs without flour:
Clean the pieces of chicken and dry them with paper towels. Remove the bones, but keep the skin on.
Place the cast iron pot or the skillet with oil over medium-high heat on your stove. Meanwhile, finish removing the bones from your chicken and season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
You can check the oil temperature with a thermometer and aim for 350F to 375F.
Grandma's advice in case you don't own a thermometer: If you insert a wooden spoon into the oil, it will bubble around the stick when it’s ready for frying.
Place the chicken, one piece at a time, in your pot with hot oil.
Fry it until you have a golden brown crispy skin on the chicken, about 7 minutes per side. Remember that pieces can vary in thickness and size.
Therefore, a meat thermometer is a helpful tool to have in the kitchen. Cooked chicken should have an internal temperature of at least 165F.
Remove the chicken from the pan and drain it on paper towels or a wire rack.
Serve this easy chicken recipe with mashed potatoes, salad, or any other vegetable you like.
Also, some fresh bread would be good too! As you can see, there is nothing easier than that. The chicken is delicious, and for sure, you will not be able to stop eating after one or two pieces.
Is this flourless fried chicken keto?
Yes, it is keto diet friendly. It is also gluten-free and low-carb, as we don't use any flour or bread crumbs on it.
I hope you try the recipe. Come back to visit for more ideas to make simple foods for your family. See you next time!
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📖 Recipe
No Breaded Fried Chicken Thighs - Grandma's Style
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs Chicken thighs with the bone in. Calculate 2 pieces per person or more if you want some leftovers.
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups oil for frying I fry with sunflower oil
Instructions
- Clean the pieces of chicken and dry them with paper towels.
- Remove the bones, but keep the skin on. (Save the bones to make a soup or chicken stock.)
- Place a cast-iron pot or a skillet with oil over medium-high heat on your stove.
- Meanwhile, finish removing the bones from the chicken and season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- When the oil is hot, place the chicken, one piece at a time, in the pot.
- Fry it on medium heat until the skin is golden brown and crispy, between 5-15 minutes, based on the size of the chicken pieces. When done, it should also measure about 165F temperature inside. Use a meat thermometer.
- Tip: Color is more important than time. Watch your chicken and get it out when it's golden brown, and the juices run clear.
GiGi Eats says
LOOKS SO STINKIN' GOOD!!!
The Bossy Kitchen says
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Adina says
My grandma used to make chicken exactly the same way. 🙂