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Southern Fried Jerk Chicken

Southern Fried Jerk Chicken Recipe

Just when you thought fried chicken couldn't be better! from Jamaicans.com
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Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 8 mins
Servings 8 drumsticks
Calories 583.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup beer
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • vegetable oil or peanut oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine the Red Stripe Beer (or your beer of choice) and cup buttermilk in a large glass bowl.
  • Add chicken to the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, jerk seasoning, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
  • Toss the chicken lightly one at a time to coat them. You can use a zip lock bag with the breading mixture to do this.
  • Place the breaded chicken on a large baking sheet lined with wax paper. Be sure they do not touch each other. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Pour oil in 2-3 inch deep skillet. Heat oil to approx 355°F (check with frying thermometer).
  • Add the chicken 2 at a time. Fry each for about 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
  • Remove each piece of chicken and place on paper towel to drain oil. Transfer to an oven safe platter once oil is drained.
  • Place in an oven set at 200°F to keep warm. Once all the chicken is cooked, it is best to serve immediately.
  • (Preparation time includes marinating).

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Nutrition

Serving: 358gCalories: 583.4kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 36.8gFat: 14.9gSaturated Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 120.7mgSodium: 3690.8mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 3.4g
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