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Homemade Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Grapefruit Margarita

This Grapefruit Margarita is a refreshing and great twist on a classic cocktail, possibly the perfect Margarita for Winter! And it's new BBF is homemade, juicy, perfectly seasoned Fried Chicken! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Buttermilk Fried Chicken:
  • 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tps dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4-6 medium boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3-4 cups high heat tolerant vegetable oil, such as canola or peanut
Grapefruit Margarita:
  • 2 oz. fresh squeezed pink grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz. tequila
  • 1 oz. Cointreau

Instructions

Buttermilk Fried Chicken:
Grapefruit Margarita:

Notes

  • * the easiest way to tell how hot the oil is, is with a candy thermometer. An instant read meat thermometer won't work and could get damaged if used here. ** depending upon the size of your chicken thighs you may or may not need the oven. Only the larger thighs I had required the additional cooking time. Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F.