How To Make Your Own Popeyes Special At Home
Ingredients:
-1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
-1 cup of all-purpose flour
-2 tablespoons of paprika
-1 tablespoon of garlic powder
-1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
-1 teaspoon of dried oregano
-1 teaspoon of dried thyme
-1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
-1/4 cup of vegetable oil
-1/2 cup of buttermilk
-1/2 cup of hot sauce
-1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
-1 tablespoon of baking powder
-1 teaspoon of garlic powder
-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
-1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
-1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
-1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
-1 cup of vegetable oil
-2 cups of self-rising flour
-1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
-1 tablespoon of sugar
-1 tablespoon of cornstarch
-1 tablespoon of dried oregano
-1 tablespoon of dried thyme
-1 teaspoon of garlic powder
-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
-1/4 cup of buttermilk
-1/4 cup of hot sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and add it to the bowl.
- Toss the chicken until it is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook it for about 5 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce.
- Add the chicken to a large baking dish and pour the buttermilk mixture over it.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, make the batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, self-rising flour, baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the buttermilk and hot sauce to the flour mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- When the chicken is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the batter and then place it back in the baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for an additional 20 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauce.