CRISP CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEAS AND CARROTS

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Food & Wine
Hugh Acheson
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

Steps:

  • 1. In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken and buttermilk and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. 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. 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. 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. 5. In the saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one cube at a time, until incorporated. Whisk in the hot sauce and remove from the heat. Transfer the vegetables to a platter, top with the chicken and serve the buttery hot sauce on the side.

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