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Panko Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs, with skin
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Steps
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and set aside. In another large bowl, add the panko and set aside.
- Coat the chicken in egg and dredge in panko, shaking off any excess. Set coated pieces aside and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Heat 1 inch of oil to 375° in a large frying pan or Dutch oven.
- Working in small batches, gently place the chicken in the hot oil and fry on both sides until crispy and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes on each side.