3-Ingredient Pesto Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken thighs coated in breadcrumbs and basil pesto, creating a delicious Italian-inspired twist on classic fried chicken. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
- •2 cups vegetable oil
- •1 cup plain fine breadcrumbs
- •1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- •to taste kosher salt and pepper
- •¼ cup basil pesto
- •1 piece deep-fry thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pour oil into a large heavy skillet fitted with thermometer to come 1/2" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or rimmed baking sheet.
10 min
- 2.
Season chicken all over with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup pesto all over chicken. Dip chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat and pressing with your fingertips to adhere.
5 min
- 3.
Carefully add chicken to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Fry 4 minutes, then flip and continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack.
6 min
- 4.
Serve chicken with pesto alongside for dipping.
1 min
