2 Piece Meal Recipe
2 Pieces of Fried Chicken, 2 Corn Muffins, Honey Butter + One Side or Fries
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Corn Muffins
Honey Butter
Side Dish or Fries
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and salt. Add the chicken pieces and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Corn Muffins
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 8
- 9
Combine Mixtures
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 10
Bake the Muffins
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Honey Butter
- 11
Prepare the Honey Butter
In a small bowl, mix together softened butter and honey until well combined and smooth. Adjust the amount of honey to taste.