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Rescue dinner with Danny Boome’s recipes

The Food Network chef is ‘on call’ to cook up his hot and flavorful dishes

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Feb. 28: British-born chef Danny Boome wants to help you make a great home-cooked meal with his no-fail spicy and delicious recipes.

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updated 11:48 a.m. ET Feb. 28, 2008

Need some help planning meals for the family? Luckily for you, the Food Network chef is “on call” to cook up his scrumptious spicy fried chicken and black bean and mango salsa.

Spicy fried chicken
Danny Boome

4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 legs and thighs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped (or 1 whole can)
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

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DIRECTIONS

For marinade: In a large zip-top bag place chicken pieces with the buttermilk and chipotle. Close bag and mix, making sure mixture is evenly distributed. Marinate for up to 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Fill a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet with oil to the depth of about 1/2 to 3/4-inch and heat until hot, about 325 degrees F.

In a shallow dish mix the flour and cornmeal with the seasonings. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge into the flour/cornmeal mixture. Repeat this process until all pieces are coated. Gently lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry for about 10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. The oil temperature will drop to about 290 degrees F when the chicken is first added to the hot oil, but will raise back up to 325 degrees F during the cooking process. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken pieces, not touching the bone nor piercing through, to make sure it registers 165 degrees F before removing it from the oil. Drain on paper towels and serve.

TIPS

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 to 30 minutes

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES




Black bean and mango salsa
Danny Boome

4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 mango, finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 roasted red tomatoes, recipe follows
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Roasted red tomatoes

2 large red tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse sea salt and fresh black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Put the beans in a large bowl and add the diced mango, red onion, roasted tomatoes, grated ginger root, cilantro, lime zest, orange zest and juices and drizzle with the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lightly toss, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the roasted red tomatoes: Preheat broiler on low. Quarter the tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Place in oven and broil for about 5 to 7 minutes until slightly golden brown and softened. Cool.

TIPS

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 5 to 7 minutes

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES




British-born chef Danny Boome launched his television culinary career in 2004. He will soon be hosting the new Food Network show “Rescue Chef.” For more information, please visit his Web site at dannyboome.com

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