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Crispy Chicken with Cucumber Salad

A deliciously crispy chicken dish served with a refreshing cucumber salad, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Cucumber Salad
  • 2 cups cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar for dressing
  • 1 teaspoon dill fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the chicken for about 7-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  3. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Cucumber Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the cucumber salad and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Plate the crispy chicken alongside the cucumber salad and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest, and frying it again for a few minutes.

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