Dirty South Chicken & Grits Recipe
Make Dirty South Chicken & Grits Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Grits
Chicken Coating
Garnishes
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Prepare the Grits
- 3
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 tsp of salt.
- 4
Add Grits
Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 5
Finish Grits
Stir in butter and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Remove from heat.
Fry the Chicken
- 6
Prepare Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 7
Coat Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 8
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 9
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Plate and Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Spoon a generous serving of grits onto a plate. Top with fried chicken.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle with sliced green onions and crumbled bacon before serving.
