Southern Fried Chicken

Authentic 48-hour brined chicken served with spicy pineapple coleslaw and homemade cornbread for a deep south flavor experience.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2425.2 kcals 4850.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 182.6 grams 365.2 grams
Fat 145.2 grams 290.4 grams
Protein 99.4 grams 198.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
Baking Powder
for cornbread
200
g
Flour
for dredge
4
tbsp
1
tsp
Baking Powder
for dredge
CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Clear Honey
to taste
Dairy
500
ml
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
240
ml
15
g
Butter
to taste
Fruits
75
g
Pineapple
fresh chunks
GrainsCereals
150
g
Plain Flour
for cornbread
100
g
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
50
g
Salt
for brine
6
clove
Garlic
peeled and lightly crushed
1
tbsp
Salt
for coleslaw
10
g
Salt
for cornbread
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
1
tbsp
1
tsp
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
2
tbsp
Vegetables
0.25
head
Purple Cabbage
thinly shredded
6
piece
Jalapeno Chillies
seeds and veins removed, finely julienned
2
piece
Carrots
shaved into ribbons
1
piece
White Onion
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Dissolve salt in 1 liter of water and brine the chicken in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Transfer the chicken to buttermilk and chill for an additional 24 to 48 hours.
  • Blend pineapple and cider vinegar until smooth then strain the mixture.
  • Massage salt into the shredded vegetables, add the pineapple mixture, and marinate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Mix dry cornbread ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another before combining.
  • Melt lard in a cast-iron skillet, add batter, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 165°C in a large deep pan.
  • Shake buttermilk-soaked chicken in a bag containing the seasoned flour dredge.
  • Deep-fry the chicken until golden-brown and drain on kitchen roll.
  • Serve the chicken with coleslaw and cornbread.