🍗✨ Crispy Fried Chicken Box (with Fries & Coleslaw)
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 6–8 chicken pieces (drumsticks/thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk 🥛
- 1 tsp salt + 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crisp)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional 🌶️)
- Salt & pepper
For the Fries:
- 3–4 potatoes (cut into fries) 🥔
- Oil for frying
- Salt
For Coleslaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot 🥕
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate Chicken
- Mix buttermilk with spices.
- Add chicken and marinate at least 1 hour (overnight = best).
2. Coat Chicken
- Mix flour + cornstarch + spices.
- Dredge chicken well, pressing coating for extra crunch.
3. Fry Chicken
- Heat oil to medium (around 170–175°C).
- Fry 12–15 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
- Rest on a rack (not paper towels—keeps it crispy).
4. Make Fries
- Fry potatoes until golden and crispy.
- Salt immediately.
5. Make Coleslaw
- Mix all ingredients and chill before serving.
6. Serve
- Plate crispy chicken, fries, and coleslaw.
- Add ketchup or your favorite sauce 😋
💡 Tips:
- Double-dip chicken (buttermilk → flour → buttermilk → flour) for extra crunch 🔥
- Add a little baking powder to flour for even crispier coating
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before eating = juicier inside
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