Crispy Chicken Feast Platter
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Fried Chicken:
2 lbs chicken drumsticks, thighs, or wings
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Popcorn Chicken Bites:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
For the Crispy Chicken Tenders:
1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Sides and Garnishes:
4 cups French fries or sweet potato fries
Coleslaw store-bought or homemade
Fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks, or cucumber slices
Lemon wedges
Dipping Sauces:
Ranch dressing
BBQ sauce
Honey mustard
Spicy mayo
Directions:
1. Prep the Chicken:
Marinate the drumsticks, wings, and popcorn chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
For tenders, prepare a dredging station with flour mixed with seasonings, egg and buttermilk mixture, and panko breadcrumbs.
2. Make the Fried Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350F 175C.
Mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Remove drumsticks and wings from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and coat in the flour mixture.
Fry in batches for 1215 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
3. Prepare the Popcorn Chicken:
Mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, and salt in a shallow dish.
Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
Fry in hot oil 350F for 45 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
4. Cook the Chicken Tenders:
Dredge each tender in seasoned flour, then egg and buttermilk, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
Fry in hot oil 350F for 68 minutes until crispy and golden.
5. Cook the Sides:
Bake or fry French fries or sweet potato fries until golden and crispy.
Serve coleslaw and fresh veggies as refreshing sides.
6. Assemble the Platter:
Arrange the crispy chicken fried chicken, popcorn bites, and tenders on a large serving tray.
Add fries, coleslaw, and veggie sticks in separate sections.
Include small ramekins or bowls of dipping sauces.
Garnish with lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time Cooking Time Total Time
30 minutes 1 hour 1 hour 30 minutes
Calories per serving Number of servings
Varies by portion size Serves 68
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Bon appétit and happy feasting!