Nut-Crusted Chicken Thighs

In this easy recipe, chicken thighs are marinated in seasoned chicken stock, crusted with crushed nuts, and quickly pan fried in olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 785 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ¼ cup salt
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• ½ cup finely chopped salted mixed nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix chicken stock, salt, sugar, thyme, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to make marinade.

Step 2

Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal. Place plastic bag on a plate. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Place flour on a plate. Beat eggs in a bowl. Place chopped nuts on a separate plate.

Step 4

Remove chicken thighs from the bag; discard marinade. Dredge thighs in flour, coating all sides. Transfer to bowl with eggs and coat on all sides with eggs. Roll thighs in chopped nuts.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry thighs until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).