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Asofthisyear,Louisianahassignificantlyrelaxedthe technicalrequirementsforcreatingaLastWilland Testament.TheLegislature'sintentwasclear:reduce thenumberofwillsthrownoutontechnicalitiesand makeiteasierforpeopletopassontheirestates accordingtotheirwishes Onthesurface,thisis welcomenews Butaswithmanychangesin probatelaw,theunintendedconsequencesmay createmoreproblemsthantheysolve
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8 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1½” pieces
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ c all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 c panko
1 c unsweetened shredded coconut
3 c. vegetable oil (approx.)
½ c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. sriracha
1 small red onion, thinly sliced Zest and juice of 2 limes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Combine cucumbers, sugar, and ½ tsp. kosher salt in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and smash cucumbers with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
Pound chicken breasts to ¼” thickness Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Crack eggs into a second shallow bowl and beat lightly to blend. Mix panko and shredded coconut in a third shallow bowl. Season flour, eggs, and panko mixture with salt to taste Dredge each chicken breast, one at a time, in the flour, then the egg, then the panko mixture, pressing to adhere
Transfer to a baking sheet
Pour vegetable oil into a large cast-iron skillet. Make sure the oil comes about ½” up the side. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil reads 375 degrees, cook chicken in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes each. Transfer to a wire rack set inside another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt.
Stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl
Drain the reserved cucumbers and add to a bowl, then add the onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle with some olive oil and toss to coat.
Drizzle sriracha mayo over the chicken and serve alongside the cucumber salad. Sprinkle lime zest on top.
Serves 4.
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