Yield: 4-6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole chicken, cut up OR 2 1/2 pounds thighs and/or legs
1 cup full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup potato starch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 – 3 cups oil for frying (light olive, avocado or coconut)
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the chicken in a plastic bag or glass bowl.
- Combine the coconut milk, vinegar and salt.
- Pour over the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour, and up to four.
- In a large bowl, combine the potato starch, salt, garlic powder, paprika, coriander and black pepper.
- After the chicken has marinated, drain it well and toss in the potato starch mixture.
- Heat large deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Once it reaches 310-320ºF, add 4 pieces of the chicken, or however many will fit in the pan without crowding.
- Fry for 10 minutes per side, or until cooked through (165ºF if you’re checking).
- Remove the cooked chicken to a sheet pan lined with a metal rack, or use paper towels if you prefer.
- Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.
Serve with Latke Waffles, along with Apple Sauce and sour cream