Peanut Butter-Marinated Spiced Fried Chicken
In the comfort food universe, the worlds of peanut butter and fried chicken have collided in this recipe. Peanut Butter & Co. The Bee's Knees—with a tinge of honeyed sweetness—brings a bit of sass to this spiced fried chicken in the form of a delicious, rich marinade. The resulting chicken is incredibly tender, spiced and a little nutty.
- Yield:4 servings
- Prep Time:2 hours (to marinate) 10 minutes
- Cook Time:30 minutes
- Total Time:2 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 cup Peanut Butter & Co. The Bee's Knees
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
Honey for serving, optional
Directions
Cut chicken breasts in half, making a total of 10 chicken pieces. In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, Peanut Butter & Co. The Bee's Knees, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss chicken in marinade; cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours, tossing twice.
Add oil to a heavy-bottomed pot to reach 2 inches; heat oil over medium to reach 350°F. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; dredge chicken in flour.
Carefully add chicken to hot oil; fry until golden brown and chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes per batch.
Transfer chicken to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Serve with honey, if desired.
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