Pesto Fried Chicken
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1862
- Total Fat
- 143
- Saturated Fat
- 20
- Carbohydrates
- 79
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 64
- Cholesterol
- 211
- Sodium
- 1574
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
1 3 1/2-pound whole chicken
1 cup milk
1/2 cup prepared pesto
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Cut the chicken into 8 pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pesto; add the chicken, then soak and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and pat dry. In a shallow plate, whisk together the flour, paprika and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the mixture to coat.
- Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a large pot until it registers 350˚ F on a deep-fry thermometer. Add the chicken and fry, turning occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain.