Mimosa Fried Chicken

Name: Mimosa Fried Chicken
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ½ cup dry sparkling, white wine, such as prosecco or cava; 2 tablespoons, grated orange zest plus ½ cup juice (2 oranges); 5 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 tablespoon, table salt; 2 teaspoons, ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 2 pounds, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 quarts peanut or, vegetable oil for frying; 1½ cups, all-purpose flour; 1¼ cups, cornstarch; 4 teaspoons, ground coriander, divided; 2 teaspoons, granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons, baking powder; 2 teaspoons, table salt; 2 teaspoons, pepper; ½ teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons, water

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2022

Main Courses

Southern

Chicken

A North Carolina brunch institution inspired us to infuse crunchy fried chicken with the orange and wine favors of mimosas.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME1¼ hours, plus 1½ hours marinating and refrigerating

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

After sampling the mimosa fried chicken at Biscuit Head in Asheville, North Carolina, we couldn't wait to try our hand at creating our own version of these juicy, crunchy boneless chicken thighs layered with bright orange notes and just a h...

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