"Crisped and Dipped" Chicken Thighs Are the Best Thing You'll Cook This Week

Name: "Crisped and Dipped" Chicken Thighs Are the Best Thing You'll Cook This Week
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning; vegetable oil; hot sauce, such as Tabasco; orange marmalade; Worcestershire sauce; rice vinegar; unsalted butter, cold

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:40min

What do you get when a Southern staple like dipped fried chicken and a Chinese American takeout favorite like orange chicken join forces? The best of both poultry worlds: extra-crispy skin and a sticky, citrusy glaze. I’ve ditched the deep-fryer and served up a simplified spin by searing and then baking the chicken thighs to ensure every bite is both crunchy and juicy. While dipped fried chicken is traditionally coated in a spicy, vinegary sauce, I’ve added a generous dollop of orange marmalade to shift this sauce toward the sweeter side so the whole family can get in on the action.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories355.4 kcal (18%)

Total Fat27.5 g (39%)

Carbs5.2 g (2%)

Sugars3.8 g (4%)

Protein20.9 g (42%)

Sodium411.6 mg (21%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 poundschicken thighs

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, arrange half of the chicken thighs skin side down and cook them undisturbed until they are golden brown and release naturally from the pan, about 6 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs once and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the thighs to the wire rack, then repeat the browning process with the second half of the chicken thighs.

Step 4

Bake the chicken thighs for about 20 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 5

While the chicken thighs are baking, in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together the hot sauce, marmalade, Worcestershire, and vinegar. Cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, then stir in the butter and cook until the butter is melted and the sauce is warmed through.

Step 6

Remove the chicken thighs from the oven. Spoon the sauce on top and serve immediately.

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