Did competition style thighs, can’t go back

unoriginalusername

If you haven’t already, try the girls can grill process (link below). I like it so much I’ve started adapting it to boneless and skinless thighs and the results are just as good. 

Did a quick YouTube how to if you’re interested https://youtu.be/Uj5RAGlH0xs

For those who’d rather the text version. I started off smoking the thighs in a foil pan with some chicken broth to cover the bottom of the pan at 275 for 45 min. Small cubes of butter were placed on top 

at the 45min mark I covered them with foil and let them ride another 20 min before opening everything up. Removing from the pan and saucing. Gave em about 10min for the sauce to glaze. 

It’s crazy how tender and flavourful these come out. If you haven’t seen this blog before, thought I would share. 

Link to full method - https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/competition-chicken-thighs/

JohnInCarolina

Not surprised they come out moist this way.  It’s almost like a braise.

Anyway, thanks for posting!  I’ll definitely try this.

lkapigian

Looks killer...I always pan my thighs , I don’t add liquid but the braise in their own fat/ juice....like a poor mans Confit always a winner

SonVolt

I've been hesitant to try the sealed-pan cooking techniques for chicken thighs/legs that litter APL's "competition" recipes. It seems like steaming and a great way to get flabby skin, but obviously I'm missing something if this is a common winning technique. Maybe I'll give it a go... 

lkapigian

SonVolt said:

I've been hesitant to try the sealed-pan cooking techniques for chicken thighs/legs that litter APL's "competition" recipes. It seems like steaming and a great way to get flabby skin, but obviously I'm missing something if this is a common winning technique. Maybe I'll give it a go... 

I do mine uncovered , the fat comes up a little less than he way leaving the skin exposed , crisps up fine 

JohnInCarolina

SonVolt said:

I've been hesitant to try the sealed-pan cooking techniques for chicken thighs/legs that litter APL's "competition" recipes. It seems like steaming and a great way to get flabby skin, but obviously I'm missing something if this is a common winning technique. Maybe I'll give it a go... 

I tried that APL recipe once and didn’t think it was all that good.  Edible but kind of average given how much work was involved.

unoriginalusername

lkapigian said:

Looks killer...I always pan my thighs , I don’t add liquid but the braise in their own fat/ juice....like a poor mans Confit always a winner

Good tip. I will try just the pan next time. 275?

WeberWho

What a great write up and explanation of comp thighs! Thanks for taking the time and writing it up. 

lkapigian

unoriginalusername said:

lkapigian said:

Looks killer...I always pan my thighs , I don’t add liquid but the braise in their own fat/ juice....like a poor mans Confit always a winner

Good tip. I will try just the pan next time. 275?

That's the temp I run, 275 ..I pack the pan as well about 24 thighs in a full pan, 12 in a half , gives perfect amount of fat

Lit

Giving this a go tonight. Didn’t read anything except pan and thighs. Hit them with salt, pepper, adobo, and garlic powder and left a little water in the pan from washing them. Put some creamy vinaigrette on at the end. Had it running 350 before I saw people running it at 275 so it’s running a little hot. Cover in 20 minutes. 

Lit

I think I’m gonna foil these for 15-20 minutes. Added some basalmic vinaigrette and water mid cook. 

Lit

These came out good trying not to eat them all. 

Teefus

Boneless thighs make for good eating. One of my favorites is to brine them, cold smoke them (I use my Little Chief), and then return them to the fridge overnight. The next day we'll apply a light breading (flour, egg wash, cracker crumbs) and either pan fry or roast in the convection oven. In either case you have a grand combination of crispy, savory, and smoky. The same process works great for Pork Chops too.

ElkhornHusker

unoriginalusername said:

If you haven’t already, try the girls can grill process (link below). I like it so much I’ve started adapting it to boneless and skinless thighs and the results are just as good. 

Did a quick YouTube how to if you’re interested https://youtu.be/Uj5RAGlH0xs

For those who’d rather the text version. I started off smoking the thighs in a foil pan with some chicken broth to cover the bottom of the pan at 275 for 45 min. Small cubes of butter were placed on top 

at the 45min mark I covered them with foil and let them ride another 20 min before opening everything up. Removing from the pan and saucing. Gave em about 10min for the sauce to glaze. 

It’s crazy how tender and flavourful these come out. If you haven’t seen this blog before, thought I would share. 

Link to full method - https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/competition-chicken-thighs/

Followed the method above and the chicken turned out great.  Easy cook too.