Total Steps
5
Ingredients
10
Tools Needed
1
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- 8 chicken thighs
- olive oil
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons vinegar
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine all of the ingredients for the brine in a large pot; add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least two to three hours or overnight.
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Step 2
Remove the chicken thighs from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Step 3
Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken thighs. Do not overcrowd the pan. The chicken will not get a beautiful golden color if you do.
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Step 4
When one side is golden gently turn over and cook on the other side.
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Step 5
Cooking time should take about 40-45 minutes on the stove-top or you may bake the chicken with a drizzle of olive oil at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.