Marcus Samuelsson's Favorite Fried Chicken | All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate | Food Network

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper alternative for a lighter batter.

Go to Charles Pan Fried Chicken in Harlem to experience good pan-fried chicken.

Order the pan-fried chicken and fixings.

Prepare a special seasoning mix of black pepper, salt, garlic, and other undisclosed ingredients.

Make an egg wash with egg and milk, pouring just a little over the chicken.

Dredge the chicken in flour after the egg wash.

Heat a pan with oil to around 350°F for frying.

Fry the chicken in the hot oil, ensuring not to fry too high to avoid burning.

Turn the chicken while frying until it is nice and golden brown.

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