Extra Crispy Panko Parmesan Kettle Fried Chicken

This Extra Crispy Panko Parmesan Kettle Fried Chicken is grilled on the flavor-enhancing barbecue grill to heavenly, golden glory! The simple panko and parmesan breading creates the most luscious and juicy chicken with an insanely crispy crust.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Extra Crispy Panko Parmesan Kettle Fried Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk

Panko Parmesan Breading

1 cup panko unseasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for a 350 – 400 degree grate temperature or medium high, set up for indirect cooking. Indirect cooking/grilling means the food is not placed directly over the heat source, but cooks to the side of it.
Stir together the Panko Parmesan Breading in a medium sized pie plate, mixing bowl, or baking sheet. Add the buttermilk to a small mixing bowl.
After stirring together the breadcrumbs, coat the chicken thighs, both top and bottom, first in the buttermilk. Next dredge into the breadcrumbs, pushing the thighs firmly into the breadcrumbs to help them adhere, before placing on well oiled grill grates NOT directly over the heat/coals. Close the grill lid.
Cook undisturbed for approximately 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and/or parsley if desired.

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Notes

Can I use any cut of chicken to make Kettle Fried Chicken?

Yes! The recipe below uses the cook times and weight for chicken thighs, but any cut (I love this recipe with chicken wings!) will perform almost as well, but the timing may need to be adjusted to not overcook white meat as it can dry out easier.

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