Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom
A premium version utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined frying technique for a restaurant-quality experience.
1.5 lbs
Organic, free-range chicken breasts
4 cups
Water
1/4 cup
Kosher salt
2 tbsp
Brown sugar
1 tbsp
Black peppercorns, cracked
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A premium version utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined frying technique for a restaurant-quality experience.
Instructions
- Brine chicken breasts in Brine ingredients for 2-4 hours.
- Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry.
- Combine all Marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Combine all Breading ingredients in a shallow dish.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the breading mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain temperature.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F.
- Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack.
- Combine all Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Serve fried chicken immediately with the dipping sauce.
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1.5 lbs
680 g
Organic, free-range chicken breasts
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4 cups
960 mL
Water
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Kosher salt
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Brown sugar
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Black peppercorns, cracked
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1 cup
240 mL
Buttermilk
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Hot sauce (habanero based)
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1 tsp
5 mL
Smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Cayenne pepper
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1 cup
120 g
All-purpose flour
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1/2 cup
60 g
Rice flour
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1/4 cup
30 g
Panko breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Cornstarch
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Smoked paprika
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1 tsp
5 mL
Cayenne pepper
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1 tsp
5 mL
Garlic powder
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1 tsp
5 mL
Onion powder
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1 tsp
5 mL
Dried thyme
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1 tsp
5 mL
Salt
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Black pepper
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Homemade mayonnaise
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Ketchup
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp
5 mL
Hot sauce (habanero based)
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Smoked paprika
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Chipotle powder
Equipment
- Large pot
- Thermometer
- Shallow dish
- Bowls
- Wire rack
Instructions
- Brine chicken breasts in Brine ingredients for 2-4 hours.
- Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry.
- Combine all Marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Combine all Breading ingredients in a shallow dish.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the breading mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain temperature.
- Fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F.
- Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack.
- Combine all Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Serve fried chicken immediately with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving
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