Ingredients
- 5 cups buttermilk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde
- 6 chicken breast halves, pounded thin
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 3 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Pepper to taste
Southern Chicken with Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde: A Bold Fusion of Southern Comfort and Southwestern Spice
Take your comfort food to the next level with this Southern Chicken recipe featuring our bold and flavorful Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde. This dish is perfect for adding a spicy kick to your dinner table. Pair it with pepper jack cheesy broccoli and mashed potatoes smothered in Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce for a meal that will have the whole family going loco!
Cooking Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, minced garlic, and Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde. Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor. -
Prepare the Coating:
In a separate bowl, combine the self-rising flour, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Coat the marinated chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Let them stand for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors. -
Fry the Chicken:
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. -
Make the Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce:
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and whisk in honey and Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde. Keep the sauce warm until ready to serve.
Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup honey
- 4 oz. Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde
Serving Suggestion:
Serve this crispy, flavorful chicken with mashed potatoes and smother everything in the Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce. Add pepper jack cheesy broccoli on the side for a complete meal that’s packed with Southwestern flavor.
A Perfect Family Meal:
This dish is the ultimate fusion of Southern comfort and Southwestern tradition. Your family will love the bold flavors, and the spicy twist makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys a little extra heat with their comfort food. Smothered in our Gilly Loco™ Chile Verde Sweet Honey Sauce, this meal is the ultimate dinner experience!
Bring the bold flavors of Gilly Loco™ to your dinner table tonight!