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Pan Seared Chicken Thighs

Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:38 pm
Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:38 pm
How do y'all do it? Bone in, skin on (removed later)

This is my go-to healthy meal when I want something that tastes good and is still pretty damn healthy.

I usually just sear them over medium high heat in a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of oil with the skin on, skin side down for a couple minutes, then flip.

Put in a 400+ oven, until they are 185. Got some in there now.
Posted by Salmon
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:41 pm to
I usually grill chicken thighs

I do breasts like your method
Posted by Rouge
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:41 pm to
Thighs are healthy?

Troll?
Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:44 pm to
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Thighs are healthy?

Troll?


They are nearly just as healthy as breasts nutritionally speaking.
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:46 pm to
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They are nearly just as healthy as breasts nutritionally speaking.
Posted by Walt OReilly
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:48 pm to
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They are nearly just as healthy as breasts nutritionally speaking.
Posted by Rouge
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:49 pm to
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They are nearly just as healthy as breasts nutritionally speaking.

nearly double the fat content and over 20% caloric intake = just as healthy?

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They both offer positives, but dark meat offers more negatives.

Wings are the way to go, imho.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:50 pm to
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Thighs are healthy?

Troll?


Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 3:52 pm to
1.5-2g of "bad" fat.

And about 40 more calories.

It's not as healthy as breasts, but don't act like it's terrible.



They are very similar. And the taste is off the charts better with thighs.
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:02 pm to
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nearly double the fat content


you know fat isnt actually bad for you right?

you'd be better off enjoying an extra juicy dark meat thigh and skipping the pie afterward.
Posted by ragincajun03
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 4:57 pm to
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you'd be better off enjoying an extra juicy dark meat thigh and skipping the pie afterward.



Or just put in an extra 10 minutes on the stair master. Ain't that big a difference.
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:08 pm to
Posted by FalseProphet
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:34 pm to
I take the skin off, season it up, spread it out, and pop that shite in the oven at 350 to start.

Then, I season up my thighs, bone in, and throw 'em in a cast iron skillet over medium heat Until cooked through.

About the time the batch is done, my skin is ready to come out of the oven. It's crispy as can be and I munch on it while I eat the thigh.
Posted by AlxTgr
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:47 pm to
Cook some on parchment paper in the oven. Season as you like. Fantastic.
Posted by LouisianaLady
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:50 pm to
quote:

I usually just sear them over medium high heat in a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of oil with the skin on, skin side down for a couple minutes, then flip.

Put in a 400+ oven, until they are 185. Got some in there now.



I do this except I make it a little more unhealthy by sauteeing onion and garlic in the pot after the chicken is removed (and I sear the chicken with a light dusting of flour), deglazing with wine and broth and herbs.. and then putting in the oven to cook in the juices.. and pop on the stove at the end for a little extra reducing to make the pan gravy thicker.

Probably not AS healthy, but can't be that horrible either. Especially if you're using homemade stock.
Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:24 pm to
That doesn't sound unhealthy at all.

The flour is the only "unhealthy" thing in there and it's not much.

And flour isn't really that bad for you.
Posted by Gris Gris
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:35 pm to
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you know fat isnt actually bad for you right?

you'd be better off enjoying an extra juicy dark meat thigh and skipping the pie afterward.


I just read an article about that last night, I believe. I love crispy chicken skin a whole lot more than chicken meat, which I don't like much.
Posted by LouisianaLady
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:46 pm to
Well in that case, I highly suggest. Braised chicken thighs are great.

Posted by glassman
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:48 pm to
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I highly suggest. Braised chicken thighs are great.


As do I. The best way IMO.

Posted by KosmoCramer
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:50 pm to
You got a link to a recipe?

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