Zesty Fried Chicken Recipes

ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

SOUTHERN SPICY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place them in a deep-sided baking dish.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, stir to coat all sides of the chicken pieces, and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to marinate.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.
• Place the flour, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a large plastic zipper bag, and shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag, and shake well to coat the chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gently place chicken pieces into the hot oil, and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, 8-10 minutes (breasts and wings) or 13 to 15 minutes (thighs and drumsticks). Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.

CRISPY HONEY-GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and mix until combined. In a another medium bowl, combine half of the spice mix with the flour, mixing until the spices are evenly distributed.
• Add the chicken to a large bowl and sprinkle with the remaining spice blend. Mix until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
• Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and stir until the residual spices from the chicken have blended in with the buttermilk to create a light orange color. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat the oil to about 325°F (160°C) in a large cast-iron skillet.
• Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them back into the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour. Make sure to shake off excess flour or it'll burn while frying.
• Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time, occasionally turning them over. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Rest the cooked chicken pieces on a wire rack to let excess oil drain off.
• Drizzle the chicken with honey, then serve.
• Enjoy!

ZESTY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, garlic, powder, pepper, and cumin in a shallow dish or on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Rinse chicken, do not pat dry; coat chicken evenly on all sides with the cornmeal mixture.
• Spray an unheated large skillet with cooking spray.
• Preheat skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.

ZESTY PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Put olive oil in pan on MED/HI.
• 2. Crack eggs in bowl and in a seperate bowl place sesonings and bread crumbs. Dip the chicken in the egg and then rub with coating.
• 3. Place coated chicken in pan and cook until crisp but not burnt on both sides.
• 3. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a serving plater. Reccomended with a salad and mashed potatoes. Enjoy.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large zip top bag place chicken pieces with the buttermilk and chipotle. Close bag and mix making sure mixture is evenly distributed. Marinate for up to 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Fill a large 12-inch cast iron skillet with oil to the depth of about 1/2 to 3/4-inch and heat until hot, about 325 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish mix the flour and cornmeal with the seasonings. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge into the flour/cornmeal mixture. Repeat this process until all pieces are coated. Gently lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry for about 10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. The oil temperature will drop to about 290 degrees F when the chicken is first added to the hot oil, but will raise back up to 325 degrees F during the cooking process. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken pieces, not touching the bone nor piercing through, to make sure it registers 165 degrees F before removing it from the oil. Drain on paper towels and serve.

ZESTY STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix shrimp, pepper Jack cheese, yellow bell pepper, and green onion together in a bowl. Stir in Creole seasoning.
• Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a cutting board. Pound with a meat mallet until somewhat flattened. Flip.
• Pack an even amount of the shrimp mixture over each chicken thigh. Roll up chicken; wrap tightly with bacon slices. Transfer rolls to a large baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear from chicken and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together the sour cream and hot sauce.
• Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to the marinade and coat well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large high-walled skillet over high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Set aside 1 teaspoon of the buffalo seasoning mix, then add the rest to a large bowl with the flour and whisk to combine.
• Remove the chicken from the marinate and coat in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Fry the chicken, 2 thighs at a time, in the hot oil, flipping frequently to ensure even cooking, for about 15 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Season the chicken with reserved buffalo wing seasoning.
• Serve and enjoy!