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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 ...

US Stocks Hit Record Highs as Canada Lags Behind


The US stock markets continued their upward momentum on Friday, reaching new record highs amid a strong jobs report and a rally in tech giants. The S&P 500 index rose 1.3% to close at 4,937.96, while the Nasdaq composite surged 1.9% to end at 15,536.25. Meta Platforms and Amazon were among the biggest gainers, as the former announced a surge in profits and the latter beat earnings expectations.

The US economy added 304,000 jobs in January, beating forecasts and signaling a robust recovery from the pandemic. The unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, the lowest since March 2020. The solid labor data boosted investor confidence and reduced the odds of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the near future.

Meanwhile, Canada’s main stock index posted a small loss on Friday, weighed down by losses in the base metal, telecommunications and utility sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 0.3% to finish at 21,052.57. The Canadian dollar traded for 74.32 cents US, down from 74.60 cents US on Thursday.

The Canadian economy shed 71,000 jobs in January, missing expectations and reversing some of the gains made in December. The unemployment rate rose to 6.4%, the highest since June 2020. The disappointing jobs report added to the concerns over the impact of the Omicron variant and the high inflation on the Canadian economy.

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