Agave Fried Chicken Recipes

AGAVE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat chicken with agave set aside. Combine buttermilk baking mix, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish dredge chicken in mixture. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 375°F in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook about 5 minutes or until underside of chicken is golden turn chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 20 minutes more or until juices run clear. Remove chicken drain on paper towels.TIP: Chicken can be browned in hot oil, placed on baking sheet and baked at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

AGAVE GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together 1/2 cup soy sauce, onion, garlic, oil and ginger root. Place chicken in plastic bag and place in a bowl. Pour soy sauce over chicken and close bag. Chill for 3 hours, turning chicken occasionally to distribute marinade. Drain. Skewer chicken neck skin to back. Tie legs to tail twist wing tips under back. Place chicken breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in 375°F oven for 1-1/2 hours or until drumstick moves easily. Mix 1/4 cup agave with 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Baste chicken with agave-soy mixture during last 15 minutes roasting time.

CHIPOTLE AGAVE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl or baking dish, add all the ingredients for the wing marinade and mix to combine. Add the chicken wings and mix well to make sure all of the wings are coated. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
• Peheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack onto a lined (with aluminum foil) rimmed backing sheet and brush the cooling rack with vegetable oil. Remove the wings from the marinade and place them directly onto the cooling rack. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once after 25 minutes, until crisp and browned on all sides.
• While the wings are baking, place a small saucepan over medium heat and add all of the ingredients for the wing sauce; and bring to a simmer. Whisk to emulsify and combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the dipping sauce ingredients; stir well and set aside.
• Once the wings are ready, place them in a large bowl. Whisk the agave wing sauce once more ; then pour over the wings and toss well so that all the wings are coated. Serve with the crema dipping sauce on the side.