Simple Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe! (Watch in 4K!!)

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Soak chicken in buttermilk for about an hour.

Prepare your dredging station. One bowl for flour, one bowl for egg mix, and one bowl for bread crumbs. Season Flour and Bread crumbs with about half a teaspoon of Poultry Seasoning, Cayenne, and Pepper each.

Pour peanut oil half way up pan and heat to about 165°F.

Dredge chicken: Start with the flour, then move to the egg wash, then finally to the bread crumbs. Make sure chicken is fully covered with bread crumbs.

Place chicken into fryer gently, turning occasionally. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches about 155°F for boneless pieces, and 165°F for bone in pieces.

Take out of the oil with your tongs and place on rack so oil will drip off chicken. Salt Immediately!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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