Chicken & Doughnuts
- 30m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 50m Ready In
Fried chicken atop doughnuts with a creamy maple glaze. A sweet and savory brunch indulgence.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 raised dough of choice
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 Maple glaze
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 68.1 mg
- Iron: 3.35 mg
- Magnesium: 49.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 386 mg
- Potassium: 509 mg
- Zinc: 2.97 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 raised dough of choice
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 Maple glaze
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Cut each chicken thigh in half and place in a gallon-size ziplock bag. Add 1 cup buttermilk and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the chicken pieces. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Step 2.
Prepare the raised dough for rings and fry as directed, keeping the oil at 360°F. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Step 3.
While the doughnuts are cooling, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon paprika in a shallow dish. Remove a few chicken pieces from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dip a piece into the flour mixture, turning to coat, then return it to the buttermilk, then back to the flour for a double coating. Repeat with 2 to 3 more pieces.
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Step 4.
Fry the coated chicken pieces in the same oil used for doughnuts, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes total, flipping at least once, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a wire rack set over paper towels. Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165°F. Repeat the coating and frying process with remaining chicken.
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Step 5.
Top each doughnut with a piece of fried chicken and drizzle with maple glaze. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.