Super tender curry chicken thighs
These curry chicken thighs are tasty and very easy to prepare in a short time, even a day in advance (in that case, however, it’s better to fry them at the last moment). They need to marinate in curry-flavored oil for at least an hour, and that’s the secret that makes them crispy outside and super tender inside.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Super Tender Curry Chicken Thighs
- 2 chicken thighs (or drumsticks, about 0.55 lbs already deboned)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp curry
- 2.4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste vegetable oil (for frying)
Tools
- Bowls
- Hand Whisk
- Frying Pan
- Thermometer for food
Steps for Super Tender Curry Chicken Thighs
First, buy 2 chicken thighs (or the drumsticks) and have them deboned by the butcher and flattened well with a meat pounder.
Take a bowl and with a hand whisk, mix well: oil, lemon juice, curry, salt, and sage.
Pass each piece of chicken through the curry-flavored oil and place it in another bowl with all the remaining flavored oil. Marinate the chicken for at least an hour, this process will make it super tender.
Take a bowl, pour in the breadcrumbs, and bread the chicken thighs several times, pressing with your hands to make the breading adhere well.
Finally, pour plenty of vegetable oil into a frying pan and bring the temperature to about 338°F (preferably, a kitchen thermometer would be needed). Cook for about 6 minutes in total (3 minutes on one side and 3 on the other).
Serve the chicken thighs hot, accompanied by lemon slices and fresh salad with arugula.
Shopping Tips!!!
– For frying, I use this excellent Stainless Steel Frying Pan, Non-stick Coating.
– To measure the oil temperature, I used this practical and affordable Kitchen Thermometer, which has a very convenient clip that can be easily attached to the edge of the pot or pan.
– To mix the oil with the spices, I used this Set of Stainless Steel Whisks, Silicone Coated, 8, 10, and 12 inches (pack of 3).
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is the difference between chicken thighs and drumsticks?
Often people make the mistake of not making any distinction between thigh and drumstick, using the same term for both. They are two different parts; in fact, the drumstick is a part of the thigh, specifically the lower part, which is the tibia. Chicken drumsticks are perfect for oven cooking.
How many grams of protein does a chicken thigh contain?
On average, 100 grams of raw chicken meat (whole) contains 110 calories and 20 g of protein.
