Easy Skinless Fried Chicken Thighs

These floured skinless chicken thighs fried in corn oil are an easy and tasty variation on Southern fried chicken with fewer calories.

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

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 8 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup corn oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken thighs and cover skillet with a spatter guard. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken thighs are a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.