Description
A comforting and indulgent deep-fried chicken dish inspired by the famous Bloomin’ Onion, featuring a flavorful breading and a delicious dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice tolerance)
- Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut oil)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust as needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Cut each chicken breast into a blooming shape, making several ‘petal’ cuts downward but not slicing all the way through the bottom.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare your flour coating by combining flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Once marinated, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring every petal and surface is well covered.
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, frying a few pieces at a time.
- Cook for about 7–10 minutes per side until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour. Consider using cauliflower or eggplant for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg