CHRIS'S CRISPY, CRUNCHY FRIED CHICKEN
To keep the chicken from becoming too dry, Chris Kimball, author of "The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook" brines the meat in heavily salted water for a few hours before cooking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl or pot, dissolve 1/2 cup coarse salt in 3 quarts of water. Rinse chicken pieces, and add to bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove chicken pieces, and rinse under cool water. Clear space in the refrigerator to accommodate a wire cooling rack.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, and seasonings, and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, then whisk in buttermilk. Dip half the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, then place in the plastic bag. Shake, and lay out on a wire rack. Repeat for remaining pieces. Put the rack on a rimmed baking sheet, and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but preferably 2 hours, to set.
- Pour peanut oil to a depth of 3/4 inch in a large iron Dutch oven. Place over medium-high heat.
- When oil reaches 365 degrees (if you don't have a thermometer, wait until the oil starts to smoke -- very hot oil is fine for this recipe), arrange chicken pieces in the pan, skin side down, and cover. After 5 minutes, remove the cover. Adjust heat level, if necessary, so oil bubbles at a moderate pace -- not too rapidly and not too slowly (medium to medium-high heat is best, depending on the heat conductivity of your pan). Rearrange pieces if some are browning more quickly than others. After 5 more minutes, turn the pieces over. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 more minutes or until done. Meanwhile, thoroughly wash and dry the wire rack.
- Remove the fried chicken to cleaned wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Let drain for 5 minutes, and serve.
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[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for fried chicken. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Sadaqat Zeb
[email protected]The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Imogen Phillimore
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the coating to stick to the chicken. I think I might have used too much flour.
Ikechukwu Emmanuel
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so delicious and flavorful.
Rittik Kuri
[email protected]I'm always looking for new fried chicken recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. The chicken was so crispy and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Rajiv Giri
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made in the oven. It's a healthier way to enjoy fried chicken.
Akash Sikder
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ibrahim Ibrahim
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without having to spend a lot of money.
Maifa King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I was really impressed with how easy it was to make.
Arif Miah
[email protected]This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. The coating is so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
SAHIL Veer
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.
Kristal UwU
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and crispy. My husband and kids couldn't get enough of it.
nangri Khan
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes but this one is definitely the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love that I can make it in my own kitchen without having to go out to a restaurant.
Slime Swervo
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. My family loved it.