Buttermilk Fried Chicken

TYPE SAUCE
SERVES 8
DIFFICULTY MODERATE
PREP TIME 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME 15-20 MINUTES
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Ingredients

  • White truffle butter – 60 grams
  • AP Flour – 30 grams
  • Milk- 360 grams
  • Cream- 120 grams
  • Truffle oil- 30 grams
  • White pepper- 2 grams
  • Salt- 10 grams
  • Nutmeg- pinch

Directions

  1. Melt butter and add flour, cook to make a blonde roux
  2. Whisk in cream and milk and cook until mixture thickens in the 2 Qt Saucier. 
  3. Once thickened continue to cook for additional 10 minutes to cook out flour.
  4. Season with truffle oil, white pepper, salt and nutmeg.
  5. Cool before using  
Grilled cheese sandwiches on a dark plate in a modern kitchen. Two sandwiches are on a griddle, with a stainless steel pan beside them. Fresh and cozy ambiance.Grilled cheese sandwiches on a dark plate in a modern kitchen. Two sandwiches are on a griddle, with a stainless steel pan beside them. Fresh and cozy ambiance.
Overhead view of a kitchen scene with grilled cheese sandwiches on a griddle, sliced bread and cheese on a cutting board, a pot of sauce, and a mitt.Overhead view of a kitchen scene with grilled cheese sandwiches on a griddle, sliced bread and cheese on a cutting board, a pot of sauce, and a mitt.
Chef Charlie MitchellChef Charlie Mitchell

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Chef Charlie Mitchell

Chef Charlie Mitchell - Executive Chef at Saga and co-owner of Clover Hill. A Detroit native and self-taught chef, he became the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star. Known for his approachable take on fine dining, Charlie blends technical precision with soulful, ingredient-driven cooking.