Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPhantom Canyon Brewing CompanyLemon Tabasco Fried Chicken Recipe

Lemon Tabasco Fried Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

battered chicken, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, blue cheese, scallions

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Broccoli

Garnish

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).

  2. 2

    Prepare Breading

    In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread Chicken

    Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly.

Frying Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 6

    Drain Chicken

    Remove chicken from oil and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Cook Potatoes

    Peel and chop potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.

  2. 8

    Mash Potatoes

    In a mixing bowl, add drained potatoes, butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Steamed Broccoli

  1. 9

    Steam Broccoli

    In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam broccoli florets for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. Season with salt to taste.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve a piece of fried chicken alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Crumble blue cheese over the chicken and garnish with chopped scallions.

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