Spanish-Style Fried Chicken with Grilled Avocado
Spanish-Style Fried Chicken with Grilled Avocado is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine garlic, buttermilk, Aleppo-style pepper, cumin, coriander, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine garlic, buttermilk, Aleppo-style pepper, cumin, coriander, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
Add chicken and toss to coat, then chill at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Whisk flour, cayenne, and remaining 3 Tbsp. paprika in a medium shallow bowl.
Fit a large heavy pot with deep-fry thermometer.
Pour in oil to a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F.
Reduce heat to medium and raise or lower as needed to maintain a temperature of 350°F.
Working in batches, remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and dredge in flour mixture.
Fry chicken, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per batch.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
Heat a grill pan over medium.
Brush avocado with oil; season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a platter and arrange avocado alongside; serve with spicy mayonnaise, if desired.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.