Name: Classic Finnish Fried Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Finnish
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; vegetable oil for frying

Crispy fried chicken with a traditional Finnish twist using buttermilk and Dijon mustard

Method

In a bowl, mix buttermilk and Dijon mustard
Coat chicken thighs in the mixture and let sit for 30 minutes
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
Drain on paper towels
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.