Oven Fried Chicken with Fresh Pineapple Side

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• For the Coating:
• 8 chicken thighs – cleaned, trimmed and pat dry.
• Olive oil – for drizzling
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. Jamaican curry powder
• 1 cup of milk – plus 1 tsp. vinegar
• Pineapple Side
• Ingredients:
• 1 fresh ripe pineapple – sliced
• For the Dressing:
• 1/2 cup of fresh basil – chopped
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon of honey

Preparation

Step 1

Chicken:
Preheat Oven 325 degrees:

In a bowl combine the milk plus the vinegar and let sit while preparing the flour.

In a large bowl combine the flour and all of the seasonings; then divide between two bowls.

Coat the chicken in the first bowl of seasoned flour; dip in the milk and finally in the second bowl of flour. Repeat this process with each piece of chicken.

Place in a baking pan and drizzle each piece of chicken with olive oil.

Bake for 55-60 minutes for a nice golden crust and until juices run clear.

Pineapple Side:
Place sliced pineapple in a bowl. In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the dressing and stir. Pour over the pineapple and gently toss.