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brined chicken thighs (2 RATINGS) 313 Pinches 9 Photos Catherine Cappiello Pappas Amityville, NY Updated on Jan 25, 2022

Brining chicken thighs is a juicy and tender way to serve up chicken at your next dinner party!

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These pan-fried chicken thighs are wonderfully crisp and juicy. Brining them first adds moisture to the dark meat and infuses flavor. The dark meat is very tender. An easy and tasty way to cook chicken thighs.

— The Test Kitchen prep time 5 Min cook time 40 Min method Bake yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

• 8 - chicken thighs
• - olive oil
• FOR THE BRINE
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 - bay leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

How To Make brined chicken thighs

• Step 1 Combine all of the ingredients for the brine in a large pot.
• Step 2 Add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least two to three hours or overnight.
• Step 3 Remove the chicken thighs from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Step 4 Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. On medium heat, add 2 to 3 chicken thighs. Do not overcrowd the pan. The chicken will not get a beautiful golden color if you do.
• Step 5 Cook smooth side down for 5 minutes. When one side is golden, gently turn over and cook on the other side for 6 minutes.
• Step 6 Cooking time should take about 40-45 minutes on the stovetop or you may bake the chicken with a drizzle of olive oil at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.
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