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Almond Buttermilk Jamaican Fried Chicken

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/almond-buttermilk-jamaican-fried-chicken-with-rum-pickled-pineapple-slaw/

Ingredients

The chicken and brine

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders (thighs or legs)
  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • canola oil for frying

The spice mix

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon all-spice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

The BBQ sauce

  • cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses

Pickled Pineapple Slaw

  • ½ medium pineapple (diced)
  • 1 ear fresh corn (kernels removed)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 jalapeno (sliced)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 lime (zest + juice)

The coating

  • 2 cups self-rising flour

Instructions

  1. Combine all spices in a small bowl to create the spice mix.
  2. Mix ketchup, orange juice, soy sauce, and molasses in another bowl to make the BBQ sauce.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk almond milk and apple cider vinegar, then add 2 tablespoons of the spice mix and the chicken, ensuring it's submerged. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  4. Heat canola oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
  5. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, optionally double-dipping in the almond milk mixture for extra coating.
  6. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 8-14 minutes depending on the type of meat.
  7. For the slaw, mix pineapple, corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, and lime zest in a bowl.
  8. In a saucepan, boil apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar until dissolved, then pour over the pineapple mixture and cool completely.
  9. Serve fried chicken with BBQ sauce and pickled pineapple slaw.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
559
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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