Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

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Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a golden, crispy skin, brined in buttermilk for tender meat. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Buttermilk, Garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, submerging completely, and refrigerate 2 hours.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, and sprinkle evenly with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and cook 8 minutes without moving until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken, transfer skillet to 400°F (200°C) oven, and bake 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is deeply browned.

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