Lot of frying today: chicken and fries (and slaw)

The only slaw that Charlie likes is from KFC  I tried a copycat recipe and he really liked it.  The fries were a copycat McD and the chicken didn't try to be anything like anyone else, as far as I know.  Half the flour was peanut flower and the other half was Wondra flour.

Weeknight Fried Chicken

Peanut flour gives this chicken incredible toasty flavor, while Wondra flour makes for crave-worthy crispness. It’s a Sunday supper with weeknight preparation.

Active:30 mins Total:30 mins Yield:Serves 4 (serving size: 2 thighs)

 Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey and Elise Mayfield;  Prop Styling: Kay Clarke and Laura Evans

Ingredients

• ¾ cup peanut flour or peanut butter powder (such as PB2) 
• ¾ cup (about 3 1/2 oz.) instant flour (such as Wondra) 
• 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 
• ¾ vegetable oil 
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb.) 
• Hot sauce 

Directions

• Step 1 Whisk together flours, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.
  Step 2 Heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Working in 2 batches, place chicken, smooth side down, in oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Drain on a wire rack. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve immediately with hot sauce.

KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe

Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

 

KFC Coleslaw Copycat - make your restaurant favorite right in your kitchen! Perfect for the summer BBQ's and potlucks!

• 1/2 C. mayo
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1/4 C. buttermilk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
• 2 and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cups shredded then diced cabbage about 1/2 of a medium head
• 1 medium carrot
• 1/4 medium yellow onion minced

Instructions

1. Shred the cabbage and carrot and dice finely.
2. Mix all veggies in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the veggies and stir all with a wooden spoon.
   
4. Cover the bowl with a saran wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
   
5. Stir again before serving.

McDonalds French Fries

Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch strips, soak in water a couple minutes, transfer to pot with water to cover.. about 4 cups.  Add 2 Tbsp salt and 2 Tbsp. white vinegar and turn heat on high.  When boiling, time for five minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking.  Spread on dish towel and dry.   

Fry @ 375 for just one minute.  Drain and freeze.  When ready to cook fry from frozen@ 375 for three minutes, transfer to paper towels, salt and enjoy.