Our Favorite Fried Chicken Recipes

OUR FAVORITE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the buttermilk with the thyme, oregano, hot sauce, garlic and 1/4 cup salt in a large nonreactive bowl (see Cook's Note). Add the chicken pieces, turn to coat, cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to fry, shake the flour, paprika and 1 tablespoon black pepper in a large, clean plastic or paper bag. Set a large rack over a baking sheet. Drain the chicken in a colander. Shake 2 or 3 pieces at a time in the flour mixture, then shake off any excess and transfer to the rack.
• Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add enough shortening to come halfway up the sides. Heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F.
• Working in 2 batches, carefully add the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven. The oil temperature will drop precipitously to about 250 degrees F as you slip in the chicken. Adjust the heat as needed to keep the temperature right around 250 degrees F. The oil should be bubbling gently around all of the chicken. Fry the chicken until it is a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes for white meat and 25 minutes for dark meat. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined platter. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
• 5.5qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven available Kohl's

JASMINE'S CHICKEN PARM

Steps:

• Sauce: In sauce pan add olive oil and garlic to the pan. Toast for 30 Seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning and sugar.
• Preheat Oven for 430*.
• Lightly Grease Pan.
• Wisk together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
• Cut chicken into fillets.
• Heat Olive Oil in Cast Iron Pan.
• Coat all pieces of chicken in the egg mixture, marinate for 15mins to an hour.
• Mix Panko, Breadcrumbs and Seasoning as a dry mixture.
• Dip coated chicken into the dry mixture.
• Cook chicken in batches in the olive oil.
• Check chicken temperature and make sure it is at 165*.
• Place cooked chicken on baking sheet and coat with sauce and mozzarella cheese.
• Cook until cheese is melted to desired level.

FAVORITE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and milk. Add chicken to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Dip into egg mixture, then return to flour mixture and shake again. Remove from bag and let stand for 5 minutes., Fry chicken in oil until golden brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°.

BEST-EVER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 6-10 minutes on each side or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken pieces in shallow bowl; cover with buttermilk.
• Chill for 1-2 hours.
• Mix dry ingredients.
• Drain chicken; toss with dry mixture.
• Place on wax paper for 20 minutes.
• Heat 1/4 inch oil in large skillet.
• Fry chicken until browned on all sides.
• Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and cook 5 more minutes.