A smashing buttermilk fried chicken recipe with a hipster twist! Quinoa in the crust adds an amazing crunch to this delicious fried chicken and heaped on tangy cabbage slaw and served in cabbage leaf bowls, this lip-smacking street food becomes an instant party hit.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Course: Canape, Dinner, Party
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk fried chicken, chicken dinner, dude food, fried chicken, quinoa chicken, red cabbage coleslaw, weeknight dinner idea
Cut the chicken cutlets in half leaving the bone in one portion while the other is boneless. You will have 16 portions in total.
Place chicken portions in a shallow rimmed bowl. Pour buttermilk and hot sauce over the chicken. Massage the buttermilk mixture into the chicken using your fingertips. Cover with cling wrap and brine in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, place in the fridge to marinate for 1-2 hours.
Place a wire rack over a large bowl or chopping board. Place marinated chicken on the wire rack to drain the liquid marinade.
In another shallow rimmed bowl add all the ingredients for the coating and mix well. Place drained chicken portions in the flour mix and coat evenly.
Heat oil (with a high smoke point preferably sunflower oil or rice bran oil or canola oil) on high in a small deep saucepan or fryer. When the oil starts to smoke, reduce heat to medium and gently lower 4 chicken portions in the hot oil. Be careful to slide them in gently to avoid oil splashes. Cook the chicken for approximately 8-10 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon every now and then to ensure even frying. When golden and starting to brown after the said amount of time, remove from hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining chicken portions, adjusting the heat (increasing it when you feel the oil has cooled and decreasing it when it starts to smoke again).
To make the slaw, place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
To serve as party canapés, scoop coleslaw in cabbage leaves. Add fried chicken over the coleslaw and top with extra mayonnaise and hot sauce.
Notes
Fried chicken can be kept warm in the oven on low heat until ready to serve. If preparing ahead, warm the fried chicken in the oven at 160C for about 5-6 minutes. This will refresh and crisp it up.