Best 7 Ad Hocs Brine For Fried Chicken Recipes

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Frying chicken is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The key to making great fried chicken is in the brine. Brining the chicken helps to keep it moist and juicy, while also adding flavor. There are many different ad hocs brine recipes available, each with its own unique flavor profile. In this article, we will explore some of the best ad hocs brine recipes for fried chicken, helping you find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRINED AND FRIED CHICKEN



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To ensure a crispy, golden coating and well-cooked meat, keep an eye on the temperature of the oil; it needs to come back up to 350 degrees before adding the second batch of chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Yield Makes 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
2 quarts cold water
2/3 cup coarse salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup molasses
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup fine ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water with remaining brining ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring just until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Combine brine mixture with remaining cold water in a large bowl or deep baking dish. Add chicken to bowl, making sure chicken is covered with the brining liquid. Store in fridge at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Remove chicken from brining liquid and pat dry. Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and red pepper flakes in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs in another shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then eggs, and again in flour mixture. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.
  • Heat oil to 350 degrees in a large pot. Working in 2 batches, fry chicken for 15 minutes, turning once, until chicken is deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot or cold.

PERFECT CHICKEN BRINE



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Brining chicken adds tons of flavor and keeps the meat moist. Several years of experimenting with ingredients and method and I finally found the right combination for my perfect chicken brine.

Provided by Kate Leifker

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups water
¾ cup kosher salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 heads garlic, crushed and chopped
¼ cup dried sage, or to taste
¼ cup dried basil, or to taste
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 large bay leaf

Steps:

  • Mix water, kosher salt, white sugar, garlic, sage, basil, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the salt and sugar are dissolved completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and cover with a lid. Cool brine at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 3422.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

AD HOC'S BRINE FOR FRIED CHICKEN



AD HOC'S BRINE FOR FRIED CHICKEN image

Categories     Sauce     Citrus

Yield 2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lemons, halved
24 bay leaves
1 bunch (4 ounces) flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch (1 ounce) thyme
1/2 cup clover honey
1 head garlic, halved through the equator
3/4 cup black peppercorns
2 cups (10 ounces) kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
2 gallons water

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and cool completely, then chill before using. The brine can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

FRENCH LAUNDRY'S LEMON BRINED FRIED CHICKEN



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Chef Thomas Keller of Napa Valley's famous French Laundry and Ad Hoc restaurants has just written a cookbook called "Ad Hoc at Home"; this amazing dish is featured. To make this juicy and delectably crisp chicken, chef Keller soaks it in a lemony brine, then coats and fries it. The chicken, which is served every other Monday at Ad Hoc, is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 gallon cold water
1 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup honey
12 bay leaves
1 head garlic, smashed but not peeled
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
3 large rosemary sprigs
fresh thyme, 1 small bunch
fresh parsley, 1 small bunch
2 lemons, use finely grated zest and juice of both
2 whole chickens, 3 pounds each
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 cups buttermilk
vegetable oil, for frying
rosemary and fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a very large pot, combine 1 quart of the water with 1 cup of the salt and the honey, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and parsley. Add the lemon zest and juice and the lemon halves and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool completely, then stir in the remaining 3 quarts of cold water. Add the chickens, being sure they're completely submerged, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain the chickens and pat dry. Scrape off any herbs or peppercorns stuck to the skin and cut each bird into 8 pieces, keeping the breast meat on the bone.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Put the buttermilk in a large, shallow bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing so it adheres all over. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 330°. Fry the chicken in 2 or 3 batches over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crunchy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain, and keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining chicken pieces.
  • Transfer the fried chicken to a platter, garnish with the herb sprigs and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.7, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 246.3, Sodium 14888.8, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 15.9, Protein 65.5

THE CRISPIEST FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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We tested dozens of different methods to fried chicken and we finally found what we think is the crispiest and juiciest version. The first step is to dry brine the chicken, which is a fancy way of saying to season it overnight. This process actually helps the meat retain its moisture while frying, making it extra juicy. The next step is the double-dredge method where you dip the chicken in seasoned flour, then in buttermilk, then back in the flour before frying to get those extra crackly bits. Let us know what you think!

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons lemon zest, about 1 lemon
8 bones in chicken pieces, (4 drumsticks and 4 thighs)
6 cups canola oil, for frying
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup buttermilk
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons vodka

Steps:

  • Dry brine the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season with the salt mixture, evenly coating each piece.
  • Line a large resealable container with paper towels and add the seasoned chicken. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • 30 minutes before frying, remove the chicken from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature.
  • Add the canola oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C). Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set nearby.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg whites, and vodka.
  • Working with one piece at a time, coat the dry-brined chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, then again in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Add 2-3 pieces of chicken to the hot oil and fry for 7-10 minutes, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the exterior is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil, transfer to the wire rack, and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Enjoy!

BRINED OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Brined Oven Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons salt (preferably Kosher salt)
enough water, to cover chicken
1 cut up chicken
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • In the morning, combine 2 tablespoons of salt with 1 cup of water in a large bowl and stir to dissolve salt.
  • Add chicken to bowl and cover with water.
  • Place ice cubes over all and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry completely.
  • Place oil in roasting pan large enough to add chicken in one layer.
  • Combine flour and seasonings in a plastic bag and add chicken pieces two at a time and shake until coated.
  • As you take them out of the bag, shake them to remove excess flour.
  • Lay chicken pieces in roasting pan, skin side down and oven fry until brown and crisp, about 40 minutes to an hour, turning once.
  • Using a spatula, remove chicken pieces from pan onto paper towels to drain.

SAVORY CHICKEN BRINE



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Brining a chicken with soy sauce makes a juicier and more flavorful chicken. Great for baked, grilled or fried chicken.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 gallon cold water
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried celery seed
½ tablespoon dried thyme
¾ cup kosher salt
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Remove giblets from chicken cavity, rinse chicken inside and out.
  • In a large stock pot or container, mix water, sage, celery seed, thyme, salt, sugar and soy sauce to create brine. Stir well until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place the chicken in the brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the brine and rinse well inside and out. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of seasoned salt. Bake the chicken at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 227.9 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 61.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 14333.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful brine: The brine is what adds flavor to the fried chicken, so make sure to use a flavorful one. This recipe uses a brine made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and thyme.
  • Brine the chicken for at least 24 hours: The longer you brine the chicken, the more flavor it will absorb. However, you can brine the chicken for as little as 4 hours if you're in a hurry.
  • Rinse the chicken thoroughly after brining: This will remove any excess salt from the chicken.
  • Use a hot oil: The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit when you fry the chicken. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Fry the chicken in batches: Don't overcrowd the pan with chicken, or it will not cook evenly. Fry the chicken in batches, and make sure to adjust the cooking time as needed.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Ad Hoc's Fried Chicken Brine will help you make the best fried chicken you've ever tasted. The brine is flavorful and helps to tenderize the chicken, while the frying process creates a crispy, golden brown crust. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or macaroni and cheese.

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