Crisp Chicken Thighs with Peas and Carrots
By joanmarie
Ingredients
- Four 1/2-pound, bone-in chicken thighs with skin
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- Pinch of cayenne
- Pinch of dry mustard powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 pound bunch carrots with tops, tops reserved and carrots thinly sliced on the bias
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup small mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Details
Servings 4
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com
Preparation
Step 1
Step 1
In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken and buttermilk and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 425°. Place the flour in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir the 1 teaspoon of salt with the cayenne and mustard powder. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and transfer the chicken to a large plate. Season the chicken all over with the salt mixture.
Step 3
Set a rack over a baking sheet. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the shortening until it shimmers. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then fry over moderately high heat, turning, until deep golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the rack and bake for about 25 minutes, until crispy and the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced.
Step 4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan of boiling water, blanch the peas for 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold water. Drain well and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the carrots, lemon juice, olive oil and mint. Chop enough carrot tops to make 1/3 cup and add to the bowl. Season with salt and toss to coat.
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