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Jamie's Favorite Fried Chicken

Jamie's Favorite Fried Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 6+ cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 3-4 pound chickens cut into pieces and breasts cut in half

Instructions

  • Line several sheet pans with brown paper bags. The bags will absorb excess oil.
  • Whisk together pepper, salt, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Whisk together coconut milk and egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken pieces to bowl and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil to 360°F.
  • While oil is heating, shake off excess egg white mixture and add chicken pieces to dry mix. Thoroughly and heavily coat chicken with dry mix. Transfer coated pieces to a sheet pan to dry and form a crust.
  • Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until browned and a thermometer registers 150°F. about 12-15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to lined pan and sprinkle with salt.