Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over both sides, including under any skin flaps. Let sit for a few minutes while you prepare the other components.
- Cut potatoes into thick fries about half-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fries in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden on the bottom. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper while hot.
- In the same skillet with leftover oil, place chicken skin-side down over medium heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes without moving, allowing skin to render and brown. Flip and cook another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. In the last minute, brush with BBQ sauce and let it caramelize.
- In a small bowl, toss coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust mayo or vinegar to your preference, tasting as you go for the right balance of creamy and tangy.
- Arrange the BBQ chicken and fries on a plate alongside coleslaw. Garnish chicken with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while everything is hot.
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Notes
Pat the chicken dry for crispier skin. Use thick-cut fries for better texture. Make coleslaw just before serving or store separately to prevent sogginess. For extra caramelization on the chicken, brush BBQ sauce in the last 2 minutes of cooking rather than earlier.
