SPICY FRIED CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Spice     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Marinating Chicken
6 medium garlic cloves
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 3 1/2-pound fryer, cut into 8 pieces
Coating Chicken
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Safflower oil (for deep frying)
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Mash garlic with flat side of knife. Place garlic in medium bowl. Add buttermilk, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne and whisk to blend. Place chicken pieces in 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Pour buttermilk mixture over; turn chicken to coat. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Place rack over baking sheet. Remove chicken from marinade and set on rack. Let drain 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper in large bowl. Toss chicken pieces in batches in flour mixture, turning to coat; shake off excess. Toss each piece again in flour mixture; shake off excess. Transfer chicken to rack on baking sheet. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to low. Line baking sheet with paper towels. Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 3/4 inch. Heat oil over high heat to 375°F. or until small cube of fresh bread sizzles instantly when added. Add chicken thigh and leg pieces to skillet. Adjust heat so that temperature remains between 340°F. and 350°F. or until small cube of bread sizzles slowly when added. Fry until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, turning chicken occasionally, about 16 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Place baking sheet with chicken in oven to keep warm.
  • Reheat oil to 375°F. Add breast and wing pieces to skillet. Adjust heat so that temperature remains between 340°F. and 350°F. and fry chicken until cooked through and golden brown, turning occasionally with tongs, about 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to prepared sheet and drain.
  • Transfer chicken to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

SR SHORIF
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This recipe is a must-try for any fried chicken lover. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, you won't be able to resist.


Ahmadu Muhammad Ubandoma
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I've never made fried chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was delicious and my family loved it.


kabus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a few changes, like using boneless, skinless chicken breasts and baking it instead of frying it.


Malyar Afghan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken didn't turn out crispy at all. It was still tasty, but not what I was expecting.


Sanelle Dube
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The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


joy joynwaka13
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Dipa Khatri
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it.


ethics
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used a different spice blend and added some vegetables to the batter.


NICHOLAS MENSAH
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The chicken was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Kelly Richards
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Byron Gordon
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I highly recommend it.


Ethan Mills
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!


Raouf Abdullah
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Best fried chicken recipe ever! So easy to make and the results are amazing.


Adjei Gift
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The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on. I'll try again with a different cooking method.


Karina Lutchemee
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This fried chicken was a hit! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


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