Easy Skinless Fried Chicken Thighs

These fried chicken thighs use skinless thighs coated with seasoned flour and fried in corn oil for a lower calorie version of Southern fried chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 483 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup corn oil, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag; mix well.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Add to flour mixture in the plastic bag; seal the bag and shake until thoroughly coated.

Step 4

Fry chicken in hot oil, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.