Deviled Fried Chicken

Name: Deviled Fried Chicken
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons onion powder (with green onion and parsley); 5 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons dry mustard; 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 (3- to 3 1/4-pound) chicken, backbone removed, chicken cut into 8 pieces, skinned (except wings); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; About 5 cups peanut oil, for frying; Special equipment: Deep-fry thermometer

November 7, 2012

“Deviled” is just a Southerner’s way of saying “don’t forget the spice.” If you like deviled eggs, you’ll probably love deviled chicken, marinated in a blend of buttermilk, cayenne, and dry mustard, then coated and fried. Like most good things that come out of the South, this recipe demands a leisurely pace. You’ll want to marinate the chicken for at least a day, and then allow the chicken to rest in the seasoning for about an hour prior to frying. This is a supremely portable and packable recipe, since the chicken is delicious either hot or cold.

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