Mimosa Fried Chicken

Name: Mimosa Fried Chicken
Cuisine: US & Canada, Southern
Ingredients: ½ cup dry sparkling, white wine, such as prosecco or cava; 2 tablespoons, grated orange zest plus ½ cup juice (2 oranges); 5 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 tablespoon, table salt; 2 teaspoons, ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 2 pounds, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 2 quarts peanut or, vegetable oil for frying; 1½ cups, all-purpose flour; 1¼ cups, cornstarch; 4 teaspoons, ground coriander, divided; 2 teaspoons, granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons, baking powder; 2 teaspoons, table salt; 2 teaspoons, pepper; ½ teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons, water

Main Courses
US & Canada
Southern
Poultry
Chicken

By Matthew Fairman ･ Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2022, Cook's Country TV

A North Carolina brunch institution inspired us to infuse crunchy fried chicken with the orange and wine favors of mimosas.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours, plus 1½ hours marinating and refrigerating

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