Fried Chicken and Biscuits with Red-Eye Gravy, Romaine Slaw and Lemon Jam

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Chicken:

3 cups buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Cheddar Biscuits:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

4 ounces (about 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons) cold shortening, cubed

2 ounces (1/4 cup) cold butter, cubed, plus more melted for brushing

1 cup shredded medium Cheddar

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Lemon Jam:

3 lemons, cut into thin rounds, seeds removed

1 1/2 cups sugar

Red-Eye Gravy:

4 ounces (1/2 cup) butter

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons brewed espresso

3 tablespoons ground espresso beans

2 cups milk

2 cups heavy cream

2 cups cooked spicy pork sausage, chopped

2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco

1 tablespoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and ground black pepper

Romaine Slaw:

2 hearts of romaine, cut into 1/4-inch strips crosswise

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup pickled red onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos

Salt and ground black pepper

Canola oil, for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

4 fried eggs