BERRY-JAM FRIED CHICKEN
The name sounds like a sweet-tooth parade, but this recipe makes sense when you pair it with a spicy scallion cornmeal waffle. Wells' Restaurant, a popular 1930s Harlem supper club, cemented the chicken and waffle combination in American culinary history; Amy Ruth's in Harlem, Beans & Cornbread in suburban Detroit and Hotville in Los Angeles continue that tradition. Almost any summer-fruit jam can be substituted in the marinade, and if you don't have peanut oil, use another oil with a high smoke point.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories brunch, poultry, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, vinegar and jam. Add chicken cutlets, turn until coated, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the dredge: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and spices until combined.
- When you're ready to fry, add enough peanut oil to a large (10-inch) cast-iron skillet to form a layer that is 1 inch deep. Heat oil over medium-high to around 300 degrees.
- Brush off any bits of fruit from the chicken. With one hand, coat each cutlet in the seasoned flour dredge. Set coated cutlets to the side of the bowl while you coat the remaining ones. Wash your hands.
- Fry the chicken: Working in batches to avoid crowding, and adjusting the temperature as needed to hover around the 300-degree mark, place 2 to 3 pieces of chicken at a time in the fat. Using tongs, flip the chicken at the 3-minute mark, 7-minute mark and 8-minute mark, cooking until the chicken appears to float and is golden brown. (Each batch should fry for about 8 minutes total.)
- Transfer fried cutlets to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and cook remaining cutlets.
- Serve chicken on a scallion cornmeal waffle, if you like, or with bacon cornbread with Cheddar and scallions. Or, for a lighter morning or midday meal, serve with a breakfast salad.
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dark fiend
[email protected]I was looking for a new fried chicken recipe and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
cician muyoka
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Luiggi Pacheco
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The berry jam glaze was a great way to add a unique flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Asadshabeer Asad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Chhaya Singh
[email protected]This chicken was so good! The berry jam glaze was the perfect addition and gave the chicken a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Mariam Zakaria
[email protected]I was looking for a new fried chicken recipe and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Subarna Datta
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Eranga Piyumal
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The berry jam glaze was a great way to add a unique flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
B.J. McMahon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
TERRENCE MATHE
[email protected]This chicken was so good! The berry jam glaze was the perfect addition and gave the chicken a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Tracey Myende
[email protected]I was looking for a new fried chicken recipe and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Saqlan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elarney-Rose Lake
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The berry jam glaze was a great way to add a unique flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Adbul Shakoor
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
hailee steinfam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing! The berry jam glaze was a great addition and gave the chicken a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Carl Tucker
[email protected]I made this chicken for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadeem lahori
[email protected]This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The berry jam glaze was also delicious and added a unique flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again an
Agu Ejike
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the berry jam glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiisetso
[email protected]This berry jam fried chicken was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory was perfect, and the chicken was crispy and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.