Spicy Chicken Recipe
Pimento dip, 5-cheese blend, pickles, spicy fried chicken and honey.
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Ingredients
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Pimento Dip
5-Cheese Blend
Spicy Fried Chicken
Garnishes
Method
Pimento Dip Preparation
- 1
Make the Pimento Dip
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add Cheese and Spices
Stir in pimentos, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5-Cheese Blend Preparation
- 4
Combine Cheeses
In a bowl, mix together mozzarella, parmesan, gouda, fontina, and pepper jack cheese until uniform.
Spicy Fried Chicken Preparation
- 5
Marinate Chicken
Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and cover with buttermilk. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 6
Prepare Coating
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Coat Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 8
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 9
Fry Chicken
Carefully add chicken to the hot oil, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- 10
Drain
Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 11
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, layer pimento dip, followed by a generous sprinkle of the cheese blend.
- 12
Add Chicken
Place the fried chicken on top.
- 13
Garnish
Top with pickles and drizzle with honey.