Comments on: Easy Chicken in Electric Skillet Recipe

By: Marsha

Marsha — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:22:48 +0000

I have tried your recipe and it turns out good. I just have a few questions. Do you put the thighs in the skillet when it’s hot or at the beginning? What is the butter for? And you stated to leave the top off while the thighs are browning. Why is that? When leaving the top off grease splatter goes everywhere. Now I am using an electric skillet. Does it matter as far as the type of skillet I use? I am a novice so ignore my ignorance. Thank you in advance, Marsha

By: Beckie

Beckie — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:44:09 +0000

This chicken was fabulous ! Will definitely make it again ! So easy and delicious 😋

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By: Janine Waite

Janine Waite — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:43:26 +0000

In reply to Marsha S..

Hi Marsha,
I’m so happy you like the recipe. Thanks so much for the excellent rating!

So, you want the oil to get as hot as possible so it can sear the chicken and keep in the moisture and juices.

And as for your second question, the meat will brown better in the beginning if the air is not trapped in the pan with the cover on.

Also, make sure the chicken is patted dry. This also helps brown it. Once you get the chicken brown, cover it and trap the juices for a delicious gravy.

You can use a splatter lid that is open with a screen. I’ll make sure to mention that and link to one. Someone else mentioned that her mom put newspaper beside the pan to catch the splattered oil.

Thanks so much for all your awesome questions!

By: Marsha S.

Marsha S. — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:04:31 +0000

Excellent recipe, always turns out great. But I do have 2 questions. Why do you heat the skillet to 400 first and then add the oil. And I believe you said while your brownig each side to not cover it. Doing it that way the oil splatters like crazy. Why not add the oil Why it is heating up to 400? Thank you in advance

By: Janine Waite

Janine Waite — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:20:03 +0000

In reply to Penny.

Hi Penny,
Thanks for your kind comment! I’ll have to try making fried chicken! My husband recently made a yummy lemon chicken which I’ll share soon!

By: Janine Waite

Janine Waite — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:18:20 +0000

In reply to Penny.

Penny,
You’re so kind to leave a lovely comment! My mom used her electric skillet too! I love your memories of your mom’s catfish dinner. I love your tip, and I’ll add that to the post since it’s such a great idea!
By the way, your mom sounds like such a fantastic woman!

By: Penny

Penny — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:18:14 +0000

Mom also made KILLER fried chicken and pork chops in that skillet! Can taste is all now!

By: Penny

Penny — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:17:01 +0000

Marsha,
My Mom cooked with an electric skillet back in the 1940’s certainly thru the 1970’s. Been around forever and it is one appliance that has gone to the wayside which is sad. She used it because she was a working Mom before it was cool to be one and this appliance got meals (yes we had meals at the table EVERY night) on the table quick. Between the electric skillet and pressure cooker she had it going on! One trick she used, particularly when frying up a batch of catfish when you needed to get a good sear on was to place newspaper around the skillet to catch the grease spatter. If it splattered, no problem, super easy cleanup. That being said you have to be attentive to the area so that the heat doesn’t get near the paper. Just wanted to share that tip!

By: Janine Waite

Janine Waite — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:13:01 +0000

In reply to Marsha.

Hi Marsha,
I’m so glad you love the recipe. I feel the combination of bone and fat creates richness. Those two things won’t be as juicy or flavorful if you take them away. I’ll have to try it one of these days. Let me know if you do!
Btw, thanks so much for contacting me and leaving such a generous review!