Italian Pan Fried Chicken
Italian Fried Chicken,a delicious moist and tender chicken dish. Made with fresh Italian spices, fast and easy, the perfect weeknight recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs, thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 pinch thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 sprigs rosemary (remove the leaves)
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ cup water (more if needed)
Instructions
- In a medium to large-sized frying pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the chicken, sprinkle with half of the ingredients oregano, thyme, salt, rosemary leaves and garlic turn the legs and sprinkle with the remaining ingredients.
- Add the water and cover cook on high heat until boiling then lower heat to low / medium for approximately 35 minutes (check occasionally), check for doneness after 30 minutes, if cooked remove cover raise the heat and cook until water has evaporated. Once evaporated raise the heat and fry, turn the chicken pieces to brown on both sides. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
You can check to make sure that chicken is done by using an instant-read thermometer, the chicken should be at least 165°F/74C when cooked.
Store the cooked leftover chicken in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. It should be stored and refrigerated within two hours of cooking. It will keep for up to four days in the fridge. Reheat on the stove or microwave.
The completely cooled chicken can also be frozen. Freeze in freezer bags or container. It will keep for up to two months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 270mg | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.2mg