Popcorn Chicken Two Ways: Southern Style and Italian Style

Ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Canola or vegetable oil, for deep-frying (about 6 to 8 cups)
• 6 store-bought or homemade buttermilk waffles, for serving
• Maple syrup, for serving
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Big pinch sea salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 6 to 8 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 clove smashed
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves only, finely chopped
• 1/2 red Thai chile pepper, finely minced (very hot, if sensitive use jalapeno or omit)
• 1 fresh baguette, for serving
• Parmesan, shaved, for serving

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