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Crispy-Skin Chicken Thighs

44gprotein15minutes$5.50est. cost16gprotein per $2servings

The shot: Skin peel-lift off the pan with the crackle held on mic for a full three seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 thighs, about 1.25 lbchicken thighs, boneless, skin on
  • 1 tbspbutter
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/4 tspblack pepper

Serves 2.

44g

Protein

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

430

Calories

Macros per serving, estimated from USDA-typical values. Serves 2. Estimated cost about $5.50 for the full recipe.

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat the thighs dry and salt both sides.

  2. 2

    Place them skin down in a cold skillet, then set it over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Leave them alone 10 minutes. The skin renders and turns deep golden.

  4. 4

    Flip, cook 4 more minutes, then melt the butter over the skin. Pepper and serve.

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