Garlic Butter Fried Chicken
Experience crispy fried chicken infused with rich garlic butter for a juicy, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dip each chicken thigh first into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon garlic butter over the top, cooking for another 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying. Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh side salad.
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