Spanish-Style Fried Chicken With Grilled Avocado

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper or 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2"-thick strips
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2-3 quarts vegetable oil (for frying), plus more for brushing
• 2 firm, ripe California avocados, cut into quarters, skin removed
• or combine equal parts
• and mayonnaise (for serving; optional)
• A deep-fry thermometer

1. Combine garlic, buttermilk, Aleppo-style pepper, cumin, coriander, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and toss to coat, then chill at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
2. Whisk flour, cayenne, and remaining 3 Tbsp. paprika in a medium shallow bowl.
3. Fit a large heavy pot with deep-fry thermometer. Pour in oil to a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350u0b0F. Reduce heat to medium and raise or lower as needed to maintain a temperature of 350u0b0F. Working in batches, remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and dredge in flour mixture. Fry chicken, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
4. Heat a grill pan over medium. Brush avocado with oil; season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a platter and arrange avocado alongside; serve with spicy mayonnaise, if desired.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spanish-style-fried-chicken-with-grilled-avocado (may not work)