SUPER-FAST FRIED CHICKEN

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Make crowd-pleasing fried chicken fast with this recipe from chef Carla Hall. Keep the skin on the chicken thighs to allow the flavor of the sweet paprika and spicy cayenne in the batter to sink in for just 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8)
Coarse salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced and crushed into a paste with the flat side of a chef's knife
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup peanut oil, plus more if needed

Steps:

Season chicken with coarse salt and pepper, then rub with garlic. Let sit 15 minutes. In a large zip-top bag, combine flour, paprika, cayenne, and fine salt. In batches, add chicken and shake well until evenly coated. If you have time, let chicken sit 15 minutes.
In a 10-inch heavy skillet, heat oil over medium until it reaches 365 degrees. The oil is ready when a little flour dropped in bubbles and sizzles steadily.
Shake excess flour off a piece of chicken, then carefully place in oil, skin side down. Repeat, adding just a few more pieces to skillet (do not crowd pan). Adjust heat to keep a steady sizzle and maintain 365 degrees. Cover and cook until chicken is browned on bottom, about 7 minutes. Carefully flip each piece, then cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Drain chicken on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken, replenishing and reheating oil between batches, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

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MD Dihan Zoardder

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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Rana Ahamed

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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I loved the crispy coating. I will definitely be making this again.

Yilikal Mebrate

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This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing! I've never made fried chicken before, but this recipe made it so simple. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.

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