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title: Crispy Chicken Thighs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crispy-chicken-thighs-5ad0b145ae08b51b5f607822
servings: 2
prep_time: "10 minutes"
cook_time: "20 minutes"
time_required: "30 minutes"
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Comfort Food
  - Crispy
  - Quick
  - Chicken
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 4200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Crispiness
    text: Achieves Southern-style crisp without deep frying
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Brown butter corn and fresh salad balance the rich chicken
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crispy-chicken-thighs.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut @corn on the cob{2%cobs}(kernels removed). Slice @persian cucumber{2%pieces}(thin rounds). Halve @grape tomatoes{1%cup}(lengthwise). Thinly slice @chives{2%tbsp}. Cut @lemon{1%pieces}(wedges).

Place cucumber, tomatoes, 1 TBSP chives, and a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #medium bowl{} and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Combine @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, @fry seasoning{1%tbsp}, and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a #large bowl{}. In another #medium bowl{}, toss @chicken thighs{4%pieces} with @sour cream{2%tbsp} and a large pinch of salt and pepper, coating all over. Press chicken into panko mixture, coating all over in crumbs.

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat (use an ovenproof pan if you have one). Add chicken and cook until crust is browned ~{3%minutes} per side. Lower heat if crumbs brown too fast. Transfer pan to oven and roast chicken until no longer pink in center ~{8%minutes}. Transfer chicken to a baking dish first if your pan is not ovenproof.

Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} in another #large pan{} over medium heat. Add corn and cook, tossing, until kernels are a deep golden and butter is slightly browned and nutty-smelling ~{4%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide corn, salad, and chicken between plates. Squeeze a bit of lemon over chicken. Garnish with remaining chives and serve with any remaining lemon on the side.