Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

Health score
21%
Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits
65 min.
8
1026kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that combines two classic comfort foods: Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs and Fluffy Biscuits. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or even to treat yourself after a long day. The juicy, tender chicken thighs are skillfully seasoned and fried to golden perfection, providing a satisfying crunch that will surely tantalize your taste buds.

The luscious biscuits, baked to a beautiful golden hue, are light, flaky, and serve as the perfect companion to the fried chicken. Each bite offers a balance of flavors and textures that is simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy them stacked high with honey and pickled green tomatoes or simply on their own, this dish promises to deliver comfort with every mouthwatering serving.

In just 65 minutes, you can create a feast that serves up to 8 people, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or special occasions. With a calorie count of 1026 kcal per serving, this recipe is not just a meal—it's a celebration of flavors that brings everyone together at the table. So grab your apron and let's dive into frying and baking our way to deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
  • servings biscuits 
  • cups bread flour 
  • cup butter cut into small cubes
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  • 2.3 lb skinned and boned chicken thighs 
  • servings fried chicken thighs 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.1 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • servings pickled tomatoes green chopped
  • servings vegetable oil 
  • servings toppings 
  • servings toppings 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and next 2 ingredients.
  2. Whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 egg in a large bowl; add chicken, tossing to coat.
  3. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 32
  4. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Fry chicken, in 2 batches, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done.
  5. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels, and keep warm.
  6. Combine bread flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  7. Place cubed butter in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Freeze flour mixture and butter separately 10 minutes or until well chilled.
  8. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and 1 egg in a small bowl.
  9. Cut chilled butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.
  10. Add buttermilk mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  11. Preheat oven to 45
  12. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 3 to 4 times. Pat or roll dough to 1-inch thickness; cut into 8 squares, and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  13. Bake at 450 for 15 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Split biscuits; fill each with 1 cooked chicken thigh and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1026kcal
Protein20.96%
Fat57.47%
Carbs21.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.14
Glycemic Load
36.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
30.317825878444%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1025.93kcal
51.3%
Fat:65.11g
100.17%
Saturated Fat:24.87g
155.41%
Carbohydrates:54.98g
18.33%
Net Carbohydrates:53.32g
19.39%
Sugar:6.95g
7.73%
Cholesterol:324.45mg
108.15%
Sodium:1090.19mg
47.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:53.42g
106.84%
Selenium:78.17µg
111.67%
Vitamin B3:14.65mg
73.27%
Phosphorus:634.71mg
63.47%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
51.05%
Vitamin B2:0.72mg
42.32%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
34.2%
Vitamin B5:3.37mg
33.75%
Vitamin B12:1.99µg
33.17%
Vitamin K:34.58µg
32.94%
Calcium:304.24mg
30.42%
Zinc:4.24mg
28.24%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.32%
Iron:4.04mg
22.42%
Folate:84.36µg
21.09%
Potassium:732.54mg
20.93%
Vitamin A:993.1IU
19.86%
Magnesium:75.65mg
18.91%
Vitamin E:2.55mg
17%
Copper:0.26mg
12.93%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.09%
Fiber:1.66g
6.64%
Source:My Recipes