Fried Chicken

Serves: —

main chicken american

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp Aromat or MSG
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 Thighs plus Drumstick
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • PANKO
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine spice mix. Whisk buttermilk, egg, salt, and 2 tablespoons of spice mixture in a large bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 4 hours, preferably 24 hours.
  3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and remaining spice mixture in a large bowl.
  4. Coat chicken pieces with flour mixture.
  5. Adjust oven rack and preheat oven to 175°C.
  6. Heat shortening or oil to 220°C in a heavy pan.
  7. Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Transfer chicken to a wire rack and place in the oven to finish cooking.
  9. Reheat oil to 160-170°C and refry chicken for extra crispiness.
  10. Refrigerate fried chicken for at least 1 hour before reheating and serving.

Notes

Consider using Panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.

Make sure oil is at the right temperature for frying.