Cracklin' Chicken
 
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Amazingly crispy chicken that's also juicy and tender!
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ¼ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Grizzly Joe seasoning*
Instructions
  1. Dry the chicken thighs off with a paper towel.
  2. Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut the bone off of the thighs. Stay as close to the bone as possible. If you're one of those people who like to make your own chicken broth, these bones can be saved to make good soup. I, of course, threw mine out (sorry mom!).
  3. Flatten the chicken thighs with a meat tenderizer/pounder so that they are the same thickness.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken thighs, skin side down.
  5. Sprinkle the Grizzly Joe and salt on the chicken. Fry the chicken for about 10 minutes, or until the skin has become crispy and golden. Try not to move the chicken/check it too often. I know this is hard, but it helps the chicken skin to crisp better. A splatter guard can be used to cover the pan, if you have one. Otherwise fat will splatter onto the stove.
  6. Flip the chicken and cook it for another 5 minutes or until it is cooked all the way through.
  7. Let the chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes. This lets it cool a little so that you can touch it, and also lets some of the fat drain off of the chicken. A paper towel can also be used to blot some additional grease off of the chicken after it has rested.
  8. Serve with a side, such as salad, mashed potatoes, carrots, or just enjoy it by itself. It's that good!
Notes
* Grizzly Joe seasoning is an all purpose seasoning that we love. A different seasoning mix can be substituted.
Recipe by The Little Chef at http://littlechefblog.com/cracklin-chicken/