Marinated Fried Chicken Thighs

1 . Stage

Use a sharp knife to slice a criss-cross pattern (#) into the top of each chicken thigh. Place chicken, hatched-sides up, into a large glass or ceramic bowl.

2 . Stage

Add yogurt, marmalade, pepper flakes, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger to the chicken. Mix with a spatula until all ingredients are well mixed and chicken is completely covered in the marinade. The paprika will give the marinade a light red color; don't be alarmed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.

3 . Stage

Remove chicken from the marinade and let sit for 1 hour before frying.

4 . Stage

When ready to fry, heat 1 inch oil in a large frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5 . Stage

Shake excess marinade off chicken; don't shake off too much though! Discard the remaining marinade. Add chicken to the hot oil with the hatched-sides down. Fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. A little black is good, it adds tons of flavor. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Remove from the oil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.