BATTER-FRIED CHICKEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
Make and share this Batter-Fried Chicken from Cook's Illustrated recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk one qwt. cold water, salt, and sugar in large bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to one hour.
- Whisk water, flour, cornstarch, pepper, paprika, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in large bowl until smooth. Refrigerate batter while chicken is brining.
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Remove chicken from refrigerator, pour off brine, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rewhisk batter. Transfer half of chicken to batter. One by one, remove chicken from batter (allowing excess to drip back into bowl) and transfer to oil. Fry chicken, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 300 and 325 degrees, until deep golden brown and white meat registers to 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
- Drain chicken on wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining chicken. Serve.
- Can reheat by placing chicken on wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and warming in a pre-heated 450 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
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Ahmed Hussin
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 10 out of 10. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the batter was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Honey Williams
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is crispy and the batter is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hp Dell
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the batter was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
taimoor ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the batter was well-seasoned.
THIRD EYE (CREATOR ANGEL)
[email protected]I've tried several recipes for fried chicken, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the batter is perfectly seasoned.
Johnson mick
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste.
Yasir Ameer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the batter was light and airy.
Nisha Rae
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and I received several compliments.
Sajadking Sajadking
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the batter is flavorful.
Poris SK
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my chicken didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Moheez Ahmad
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was dry and the batter was bland.
Shofora Aisha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love that it's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Wonder Tshabalala
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the batter is flavorful and well-seasoned.
Sk Sarkar
[email protected]The chicken was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The batter was easy to make and the chicken fried up beautifully.
Namuli Annet
[email protected]This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the batter was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.