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Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches

  Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts. Marinade: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and salt/pepper to taste. Breading: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of cayenne (optional for heat). Oil: Enough for deep-frying (vegetable or peanut oil works well). Sandwich components: Burger buns, lettuce, pickles, and your favorite condiments (mayo, spicy sauce, etc.). Instructions: 1. Marinate the Chicken: Mix buttermilk and spices, then submerge the chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor). 2. Prepare the Breading: In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and spices. 3. Coat the Chicken: Take the marinated chicken and coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture. For extra crispiness, dip it back in the buttermilk and re-coat in the flour. 4. Fry to Perfection: Heat oil in a deep pan ...

Fed Holds Rates Steady: Investors React

 


The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at the end of its January meeting has been met with mixed reactions from investors. While some investors were hoping for a rate cut, others are pleased with the Fed’s decision to maintain the status quo. The Fed’s decision was based on the progress it has made in defeating inflation, which has been a major concern for policymakers in recent months.

The 10-year Treasury yield dipped after the Fed’s announcement, as investors digested the latest interest rate decision and clues about the policy path ahead. The stock market also took a hit after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the Fed may not cut rates in March.

Despite the mixed reactions, the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady is a sign of confidence in the economy’s strength. The Fed’s official target is a 2% annual rate of inflation, and prices rose 2.6% from a year ago as of December 2023. The improving inflation picture is giving policymakers room to slow their fastest rate-hiking regime since the 1980s.


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