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Coconut Curry Fried Chicken

Chicken marinated in coconut curry then fried until crispy and succulent.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken curry, coconut, coconut chicken, curry, dinner, entree, Food, fried, fried chicken, Recipe
Prep Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder divided
  • 8 chicken pieces rinsed and pat dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups flour
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Place chicken in the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Place remaining curry powder, salt, black pepper and flour together in a plastic bag.
  • Remove chicken from the coconut milk marinade and place in the plastic bag. Toss to coat. Allow to set for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 inches of oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from flour and shake any excess off. Fry in heated oil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking for 20 - 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack to allow excess grease to drip off. Place on a serving platter and serve hot.

Notes

Enjoy!