Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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

Aioli

  • Canola Oil - 900 grams
  • Water – 150 grams
  • Salt- 15 grams
  • Egg Yolks- 180 grams or 9 yolks
  • Garlic micro plane- 9 grams
  • Champagne Vinegar- 45 grams

Honey Mustard

  • Dijon- 160 grams
  • Honey- 120 grams
  • White Wine Vinegar- 20 grams
  • White Pepper – 3 grams
  • Salt – 10 grams
  • Aioli- 40 grams

Directions

    1. In large cylinder container, mix egg yolks and water, garlic, champagne vinegar and salt.  Using an All-Clad immersion blender, blitz the mixture till combined.
    2. With the immersion blender running, slowly stream in oil creating the emulsion.

For the Honey Mustard

    1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until homogenous 
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

RECIPE BY

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.