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How to Make Perfect Fried Chicken

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Core Tip: This chicken is life changingOthers may have differing opinions, but this is what we feel is the perfect fried chicken recipe. We took all of the necessary steps, from buying the right chicken and bri
This chicken is life changing
 
Fried Chicken

Others may have differing opinions, but this is what we feel is the perfect fried chicken recipe. We took all of the necessary steps, from buying the right chicken and brining it to carefully creating a buttermilk marinade and seasoned flour. It’s juicy, it’s crispy, and it’s delicious — it’s perfect fried chicken.

Ingredients
For brining the chicken
1 gallon water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup salt
4 bay leaves
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup paprika
1 gallon ice water
one 3 1/2-pound chicken, back bone removed and cut into 8 pieces
For marinating the chicken in the buttermilk batter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cayenne
4 cups buttermilk
dash of hot sauce

For frying the chicken

6 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking powder
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
Peanut oil, for frying

Directions
For brining the chicken
The day before frying the chicken, prepare the brine. Using a large stock pot, heat 1 gallon of water to a boil and add in the sugar, salt, bay leaves, garlic, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat. Add in the ice water and cool down to 40 degrees. Add the chicken pieces and brine overnight.

For marinating the chicken in the buttermilk batter
Remove the chicken from the brine and pat completely dry using paper towels.

Prepare the buttermilk batter by combining the flour, corn meal, salt, spices, and herbs in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the buttermilk and the hot sauce. Place the chicken pieces into the buttermilk batter, cover, and refrigerate for ½ hour.

For frying the chicken
Remove the marinating chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to frying.

Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl. Sift the ingredients into a brown paper bag, if using, or into another large bowl.

In a cast-iron skillet, heat 3 inches of canola oil over medium-high heat to 300 degrees. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk batter and let excess batter drip off. Place the chicken pieces into the brown bag, seal the bag, and shake for about 4 seconds to ensure each piece is well coated. If using a large bowl instead of a brown bag, coat the chicken pieces in batches to avoid making a mess. Place the chicken into the hot oil and fry until just golden brown, about 5 minutes, then remove them from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once all of the chicken pieces have been fried at 300 degrees for 5 minutes, heat the oil to 350 degrees, and fry the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, another 5 minutes.

Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease before serving.

Nutritional Facts


Total Fat
111g
 
100%
Sugar
57g
 
N/A
Saturated Fat
22g
 
100%
Cholesterol
106mg
 
35%
Protein
46g
 
93%
Carbs
192g
 
64%
Vitamin A
186µg
 
21%
Vitamin B12
0.7µg
 
11.5%
Vitamin B6
0.8mg
 
41%
Vitamin C
5mg
 
9%
Vitamin D
0.3µg
 
0.1%
Vitamin E
16mg
 
79%
Vitamin K
17µg
 
21%
Calcium
755mg
 
76%
Fiber
8g
 
31%
Folate (food)
68µg
 
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
516µg
 
100%
Folic acid
263µg
 
N/A
Iron
11mg
 
63%
Magnesium
110mg
 
28%
Monounsaturated
49g
 
N/A
Niacin (B3)
19mg
 
96%
Phosphorus
1199mg
 
100%
Polyunsaturated
33g
 
N/A
Potassium
819mg
 
23%
Riboflavin (B2)
1mg
 
70%
Sodium
3694mg
 
100%
Sugars, added
50g
 
N/A
Thiamin (B1)
1mg
 
90%
Trans
0.1g
 
N/A
Zinc
4mg
 
26%

 
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