Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce and Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 medium Green Tomatoes
• 1½ lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• ½ cup Cornmeal
• 2 Eggs
• ½ cup Buttermilk
• 2 cup Vegetable Oil
• ¾ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• ½ tsp Hot Sauce (optional)
• 1 stalk Celery
• 2 Green Onion
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the remoulade sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), finely diced celery, minced green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Season the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Prepare the tomatoes: Slice green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Season both sides lightly with salt.
4. Set up breading stations: In one shallow dish, combine flour, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. In a second dish, whisk eggs and buttermilk. In a third dish, combine cornmeal and 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (if using).
5. Bread the tomatoes: Dredge each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture. Press gently to ensure coating adheres.
6. Fry the tomatoes: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry tomato slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
7. Serve: Arrange fried green tomatoes and sliced grilled chicken on plates. Serve immediately with a generous dollop of remoulade sauce.