cheeto fried chicken
(2 ratings)
Recipe from notorious Lower East Side chef Eddie Huang- Prescription required
(2 ratings)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Min
Ingredients For cheeto fried chicken
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5 lbboneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 1/2 qt1 1/2 quarts buttermilk
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6 Tbspkosher salt
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1/4 cchili powder
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3 1/2 Tbspgarlic powder
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1egg, lightly beaten
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2 Tbspcornstarch
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3-6 ozbags of cheeto cheese doodles
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8 coil
How To Make cheeto fried chicken
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11. Cut chicken into 4-ounce pieces. 2. Using a mallet, flatten the pieces into cutlets without breaking the flesh. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
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24. Remove the chicken and transfer to another large bowl. To this bowl, add the beaten egg and cornstarch. Use your hands to coat the chicken well. Set aside. 5. Now, take the Cheetos and crush them until there are no lumps. Do this by opening the bag, letting out the air, and then pounding the Cheetos with a mallet until they are finely textured crumbs. 6. Transfer the Cheetos to a pan and roll the individual chicken cutlets in them until well coated.
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37. Fry the coated chicken in Oil at 335?F for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve warm. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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