The most popular food of the Southern cuisine, fried chicken is the theme of many arguments where everyone involved seems to have a favorite, be it what their mothers used to make, a cult roadside eatery, or a bygone restaurant. However, it is universally agreed that the meat must be moist, succulent, and tender, coated with a crunchy, golden-brown crust.
American Fried Chicken
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium4
servings15
minutes30
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kcal4
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minutesThe most popular food of the Southern cuisine, fried chicken is the theme of many arguments where everyone involved seems to have a favorite, be it what their mothers used to make, a cult roadside eatery, or a bygone restaurant. However, it is universally agreed that the meat must be moist, succulent, and tender, coated with a crunchy, golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
8-9 pieces of chicken
1 quart buttermilk
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 TBS cornstarch
canola oil for frying
Spice Blend:
1 TBS Cajun or Creole Seasoning
1 1/2 TBS poultry seasoning.
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS garlic powder
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp celery salt
1 TBS Accent (optional)
Directions
- Remove excess fat from chicken and place into a bowl.
- Mix the spice blend together and sprinkle half of it on the chicken
- Rub the spices into the chicken evenly
- Pour the buttermilk over the chicken (it’s okay if the spices float in the milk. Chill out.)
- Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. (Overnight is cool too.)
- Pour the flour, cornstarch, and remaining spice blend into a bag, batter bowl, or shallow baking dish.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off the excess. (Don’t rinse the chicken, Crazy!)
- Add the chicken pieces into whatever you’re using and shake or dredge it. Don’t make this difficult.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or frying pan to 350 F
- Carefully place the chicken into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches.*
- Drain the chicken on paper towels or a wired rack
- Allow it to rest for 5-10 mins. before eating or just burn the roof of your mouth. It’s up to you.
- Enjoy!
