Crispy mustard fried chicken thighs

I love chicken. I mean, I really love chicken. So much that I could eat it just about everyday of the week. When I made a visit to one of my close friends who happens to live in the South. She said dinner would be chicken. Crispy mustard fried chicken thighs to be exact. My mouth instantly watered. I’ve never had mustard on anything other than a hot dog. I was definitely in for a treat. Not only do I love mustard on chicken, it’s also great on fish!

To make this delicious crispy mustard fried chicken thighs recipe we are going to start with fresh, clean chicken thighs. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with mustard, hot sauce, season salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried parsley. If you don’t have dried parsley handy, dried sage is another great herb that taste amazing with chicken. I prefer parsley for this recipe. Marinate this mixture for an hour, or overnight if you want added flavor. 

Heat oil in a deep fryer. Not everyone owns a deep fryer, and that’s okay. A deep heavy skillet will do just fine. Season your flour using, garlic powder, onion powder, season salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Once oil reaches 350 degrees add the chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Try not to bother the chicken while it is frying. An old friend told that the key to knowing when chicken is done, is when it stops talking to you. Meaning the oil will suddenly stops sizzling, but to be on the safe side let’s just fry the chicken until it’s a deep golden brown.