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Persian Fried Chicken Thighs - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  2-5 hrs

ingredients

1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 tablespoon water
2 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 tablespoon salt, more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
oil, for frying
1 cup walnut pieces
1 lemon, cut into wedges

directions

In a small bowl, combine saffron with water and let soak for 10 minutes. Place in a food processor with yogurt and garlic and puree until smooth and yellow.

Place chicken in a glass or ceramic bowl. Pour yogurt mixture on top, turn to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, mint, salt and pepper.

Heat a generous half-inch oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Drop in a bit of bread to test temperature; oil should bubble vigorously.

Working in batches to avoid crowding, dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, then fry until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes a side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately, topped with walnuts and lemon wedges.

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Corinna, Arizona, USA


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