Name: Maple-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For marinade:; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 egg; 4 boneless chicken thighs; To fry:; Canola oil, for frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup corn starch; 3 Tbsp. seasoning of choice:

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Maple-Fried Chicken

Recipe by Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Crispy & Fried Foods

Waffles, meet your new best friend. Maple-fried chicken has just a hint of sweetness that balances the traditionally warm and savory flavors of a southern favorite.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 8 minutes

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Ingredients

For marinade: 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 egg

2 tsp. Natural Maple Extract

1 tsp. Granulated Garlic

4 boneless chicken thighs To fry: Canola oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup corn starch

1 Tbsp. Mayan Sea Salt

3 Tbsp. seasoning of choice:

Chicken Fried Steak Seasoning

Lake Barkley Fried Chicken Seasoning

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Spices

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Seasoning

Directions

Step 1 For marinade: In a large container with a lid, whisk together buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, maple extract, and garlic. Add chicken thighs, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to a day.

Step 2 To fry: Pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a deep cast iron skillet or medium pot and heat to 325 degrees. Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and seasoning of choice in a gallon-size zip lock bag. Seal and shake to mix. Use tongs to lift chicken from marinade and quickly drop into dry coating. Don't let too much of the marinade drip off of the chicken before adding the thighs to the flour mix; the combination of wet and dry will form a coating on the chicken. Seal the bag again and shake to thoroughly coat chicken pieces. Transfer breaded chicken to preheated oil and fry for 4 to 5 min. per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot.