Cookmas Day 18 | How To Fry Chicken | Crispy Chicken Recipe | Chicago Style Chicken Basket

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal gives a crunchy texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Rinse and dry the chicken.

Massage seasoning into the chicken.

Combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of potato starch in a bowl.

Season the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 eggs and hot sauce, then mix until well combined.

Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture.

Let the coated chicken set on a rack for 5 to 7 minutes.

Heat oil to 350°F.

Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Drain the chicken on a rack with paper towels underneath.

Prepare a sauce by combining ketchup, mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar in a pot and simmering.

Add brown sugar to the sauce and let it simmer until well combined.

Serve the chicken with french fries and Wonder Bread, topped with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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