Caribbean-Style Fried Chicken

• chicken drumsticks↗4

  about 1 pound total

• chicken thighs↗4

  about 1 pound total

• Marinade
• curry powder↗2 teaspoons

  (homemade is best)

• garlic clove↗1

  finely minced

• ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (I used smoked paprika)

• Coating
• milk↗1 1⁄4 cups
• flour↗1 cup

  (or more)

• oil

  for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir together the marinade and toss to coat with the chicken pieces in an ovenproof baking dish.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours but up to 12 hours. The longer it marinates, the more intense the flavor.

3. 3

   Once marinade time is completed, transfer the chicken pieces to a bowl and soak in the milk for 15-20 minutes. Transfer back to the baking dish. Discard the milk.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   In a large saute pan heat up a little bit of oil. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, shake off the excess flour, and add to the heated pan. Do not crowd the pan.

6. 6

   Fry the chicken pieces until light brown but not cooked all the way through.

7. 7

   With slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces back to the baking dish and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.