Easy Fried Chicken
Easy Fried Chicken is a crispy and juicy dish that is simple to prepare at home, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
For the Brine
- 3 lb drumsticks or thighs
- 4 cups whole milk (can sub with water)
- 1/4 cup salt
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves bay leaves
For the Coating
- 2 cups flour (or Gluten-Free Flour)
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder
For the Batter and Frying
- 1 cup seasoning mix
- 1 cup cold water
- oil for frying Heat to 350°F
Instructions
Brining the Chicken
- Pierce the chicken with a knife.
- In a large bowl, mix the whole milk (or water), salt, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
- Add the chicken and let it brine for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Preparing the Coating
- In another large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, white pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and baking powder.
Making the Batter
- Mix 1 cup of seasoning mix with cold water until smooth.
Coating the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the brine.
- Mix a few tablespoons of the brine with the seasoning to create clumps.
- Dip the chicken in the wet batter, then coat it with the seasoning mix.
- Let it rest while you heat the oil.
Frying the Chicken
- Heat the oil to 350°F.
- Fry the chicken for 8-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F. Allow the chicken to rest after frying; this keeps it juicy. Experiment with different spices in the seasoning mix for varied flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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