Southern Fried Chicken The Best Way to Make It

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt maintains tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra cost.

Cut the chicken into pieces starting from the breast, cutting straight down and halving it.

Cut along the backbone, hugging it with the knife to separate the chicken.

Remove any feathers using a knife or fingers.

Cut between the breast and the leg quarter to separate the thigh and leg.

Clean up excess fat from the chicken pieces as you cut.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, applying a decent amount of each.

Use mustard as a binder, applying a good amount to the chicken pieces.

Mix garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika with the chicken.

Rub the seasoning into the chicken thoroughly and place it in the fridge to marinate.

Pick through the navy beans to remove any rocks or debris before cooking.

Chop yellow onion and bell pepper into rustic cuts for the bean dish.

Slice a jalapeno, removing seeds for heat, and add it to the beans.

Add bay leaves to the bean mixture.

Incorporate pork neck bones into the navy beans for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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