The absolute best fried chicken recipe

last year

Disclaimer: I am not going to cook any of these recipes. This is research for a novel that I'm writing, where fried chicken is a key plot element. The title of the book will be "The More Dangerous the Zip Code, the Better the Chicken" and it's a takeoff from the caption of the cartoon below.

I don't need exact quantities. What I'm looking for are unique ingredients and/or techniques.

Thanks and a tip of the hat to all!

Featured Answer

sushipup2

last year

You have to use a paper bag to shake it with the flour and all, or it won't be right. Quoting my mother.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (9)

LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
last year
last modified: last year
soak it in buttermilk and then 11 secret herbs and spices.

--Colonel Sanders

The best fried chicken I've ever eaten was cooked in a broaster.
fawnridge (Ricky) thanked LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
chloebud
last year
I admit I’ve never made fried chicken but love it when someone else does it well.
Related Discussions
RECIPE: Fried Pie dough recipe
Q
Comments (20)
Posted by Ginger_St_Thomas - Is there any where in the States that sells fried pies anymore? Yes, there is and you can order them online and they will ship them to you. http://www.flippenhillbillybarn.com/ Flippen Pies are offered in eleven different Flavors $2.50 Each PLUS shipping and handling Pies can be shipped Express Mail (overnight guaranteed) Priority Mail (2-3 Day, Not guaranteed delivery date) PEACH APPLE STRAWBERRY COCONUT CHERRY CHOCOLATE BLACKBERRY NO SUGAR ADDED PEACH NO SUGAR ADDED APPLE We accept Visa and Mastercard. For larger quantities, contact us by telephone (731) 538-2933 or through the web and our emails Here is a link that might be useful: Flippens Fried Pies
...See More
Korean Fried Chicken
Q
Comments (23)
OK! Jelly and cola. The Strawberry jam is an addition which the most popular K*F*C* restaurant in Los Angeles has listed on their sauce ingredient list. I thought it really strange at first reading - also I do not like strawberry jam. The ingredient list also has "soda pop". I thought about the mix of flavours and came up with cola. I must admit I do not use P*ep*si or Co*ke because of the HFCS. I purchase cola from Whole Foods which is made with cane sugar. I have grape jam on my "must try in this recipe" list. This recipe is a sweet/hot/savory recipe so the jam and cola contrubite to the sweet and take some of the blazing heat away from the Korean Red Pepper Paste. For substitutions I would say the jam could be replaced with ketchup or plain tomato paste. You could try pure apple juice in place of the cola. It is my intention to make this with frozen pineapple juice concentrate in place of the strawberry jam. I hope that by summer I will have 3 variations - all will be hot & spicy. For another variation I will try using a sweet southern style BBQ sauce with added garlic and sesame oil on this crispy cooked chicken. However you make it be sure to double fry because this is how you get that c r u n c h!! Now I am working on a Korean Fried Shrimp - must use JUMBO shrimp because must double fry. DL
...See More
Got a good Fried Chicken recipe?
Q
Comments (3)
Oh Robin you've made my mouth water and the memories of Sunday dinner at our house as a child come flooding back. My dad made the best fried chicken. It was and is a fairly simple recipe. Being health and weight conscience I only make it for special occassions. My kids still ask for Pop's fried chicken on their b-days. Coat and Season chicken, (can use boneless breasts or other parts after soaking in ice, salted water for about an hour) with flour and salt and pepper. Dip coated chicken in an egg and milk mixture, again with s&p. Then take a brown grocery bag. Put flour, (start with 2 or three cups (depending on how many pieces you are coating. More s&p) Place chicken pieces only one or two at a time in the bag and shake, shake, shake until pieces are nicely coated. After all pieces are coated, place chicken in frig while heating Crisco shortening in a cast iron skillet. When shortening is melted take a drop or two of water, when shortening sizzles the pan is ready for the chicken. Do only a few pieces at a time. Leave lots of room in the pan for chicken to fry. When golden brown remove chicken. Place on paper towels and remove excess fat. Season to taste while chicken is still hot! We never made a gravy for it, never saw the need! Enjoy. Now I need some of Pop's Fried Chicken! :)
...See More
Perfect Fried Chicken
Q
Comments (18)
I don't care for cast iron. I use the stainless steel fryer my mother bought at a home party when I was about 4 years old (that means that the pan is about 56 years old). I love chicken any which way, but I'm in heaven when it's fried. I use vegetable shortening. My go to recipe is a combination of two recipes from "Cooking With the Chicken Man", by Leonard Thomas. In my opinion, his "method" was a game changer for me. Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp. cayenne 2 cups vegetable shortening Wash the chicken and pat it dry. In a bag or bowl, combine the chicken, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour. In a large paper or plastic bag, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, flour, Old Bay Seasoning and cayenne. Put a few pieces of chicken in the bag and shake to coat. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Shake off any excess flour. Place the chicken on a baking rack until time to cook. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1/2 inch shortening to 350 degrees. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cover. After 5 minutes, uncover; the pan should remain uncovered for the remaining time. After 5 more minutes, turn all the pieces over. Continue cooking about 10 minutes, or until well browned and crisp and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve.
...See More
Sherry8aNorthAL
last year
I’ve lost count of the ways I fry chicken, but never a recipe.
Sherry8aNorthAL
last year
last modified: last year
With buttermilk or without. Dip in egg or without. Plain flour with or without cornstarch. No spices, salt and pepper only, or up to the 13. Deep fry or pan fry. Cook breasts to 165*, thighs to 185*.

Mix and match as wanted. Whole chicken, thighs on or off bone, boneless breasts whole or in strips or nuggets, wings, chicken livers, etc. If you get the idea we eat a lot of fried chicken,!!!!!

If you get tired of fried, barbecue.
plllog
last year
last modified: last year
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/KFC_Original_Recipe

This is worth reading for your purposes.

I've tried the recipe in the above, with a bit less salt, and Mr. Picky likes it. That's on breast strips I cut, buttermilk/flour/egg/coating, IIRC, then pan fried. I'm not touting mine as best. Just that Mr. Picky's pickiness likes the flavor of the similar coating.
fawnridge (Ricky) thanked plllog
Sherry8aNorthAL
last year
If you want KFC, it is broasted fried chicken with a lot of spices, especially salt! If you want the super thick crunchy coating, You need egg in buttermilk, flour with cornstarch and whatever spices. Dip chicken in flour, dip in egg/buttermilk, then dip on flour again. Fry in oil, watch temperature, because it will burn easily.
JoanM
last year
I can’t help but today I learned what Nashville hot chicken actually is. Did I mention how excited I am about the Chew coming back?

Note that the recipe had no actual fried chicken but there was an interesting discussion where I learned something.
nicole
last year
last modified: last year
I used to watch The Chew....years ago. It was delightful...but...my life now...doesn't fit where I'm at. I am frying chicken breasts for dinner tonight, cut into strips(chicken tenders). But....just flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper...in olive oil. Nothing fancy...light on the breading.....lots of salt! 🧂

The absolute best fried chicken recipe

sushipup2

Comments (9)

LoneJack Zn 6a, KC

chloebud

Related Discussions

Sherry8aNorthAL

Sherry8aNorthAL

plllog

Sherry8aNorthAL

JoanM

nicole

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US