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I’m participating in the Crazy Cooking Challenge, and this month’s theme is fried chicken. I think we can all agree that fried food is delicious.
This happens to be my first month participating in the #CrazyCookingChallenge, and what better way to start off a challenge than with fried food? The Crazy Cooking Challenge is a blog party that celebrates a different food theme each month. Our challenge: Make something AMAZING within the designated theme.
Fried chicken is one of those dishes that I love to eat, but refrain from making on a regular basis because, let’s face it, it’s not something I should eat every month. Do I want it every month? Of course! It’s delicious- finger lickin’ delicious, to be exact. But, fried chicken requires exercise and, well, I don’t exercise. Shame on me- I know. It’s on my to-do list (however, I wouldn’t make any high-risk bets).
I believe fried chicken to be the epitome of comfort food. It’s juicy, tender, crunchy, and slightly spicy. You just feel happy when you’re biting into a crunchy piece of extra crispy chicken. And, there’s no need for fancy cutlery, china, or linens. All you need are a few paper plates and napkins and you’re ready to dig in.
The fried aroma alone is worth cooking fried chicken. It can be smelled throughout the house, captivating the noses of fellow family members. I guarantee that this chicken will have your family bowing in your glory. Heck, I’d bow for fried chicken… maybe even kiss a foot or two.
If that’s not a platter of comfort, I don’t know what is. Enjoy!
Fried Chicken
2 lbs. chicken thighs/drumsticks, about 12 pieces
4 cups buttermilk
1 tbs. hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot)
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tbs. kosher salt
1/2 tbs. black pepper
1 tbs. garlic powder
1 tbs. onion powder
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. season salt
oil for frying, peanut or canola
In a large bowl, add the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator. Let soak for 4 hours.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. in a large, heavy bottom pot (I use my Le Creuset dutch oven) or fryer. Do not fill the pot more than half way full. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
While the oil is heating, place the flour, salt, pepper, and seasonings in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Take the chicken, one piece at a time, out of the buttermilk and generously coat with the flour mixture. Place 4-5 pieces of floured chicken (no more) in the heated oil. Fry in batches for 14 minutes, turning once. When the chicken is finished frying, use tongs to remove from the pot and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Place on a cookie sheet and keep warm in a 200 degree oven.
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
Welcome to the CCC and what a delicious first entry. Your chicken looks wonderful and I love all the spicy hot ingredients…yum.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my CCC entry Copycat “KFC” Original Recipe Fried Chicken
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Oh, yes! That looks so good! I love the smell of frying chicken … and how it makes the house smell
Sooo, the wife says she’ll be right over. LOL!
Who would’ve guessed fried chicken could look so beautiful? That plate is so mine
Wow! This is what I’m talking about! This flavor must have been amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
I am seriously in love with all the fried chicken posts today! Yours is to die for. I could eat an entire plate of that.
Your chicken looks A.mazing!!! Lovely!
Welcome to “The Challenge,” Jennie! It’s nice to have you join in. You’re chicken looks FABULOUS!! Gotta love things with Frank’s Red Hot!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground (CCC #7)
Wow, I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this looks!
Yum! Love fried chicken! Look forward to trying your recipe. Thanks!
Just saw this chicken on foodgawker….just made my tummy rumble!
I’m one of those people who would forgo the chicken for the skin and I have to say that the skin on the chicken in your post looks perfect!
#19
Thank you so much. It was the crispiest skin- so good!
Wow…what an unbelieveably crispy chicken! Great SRC pick!
I’m CCC #10
That looks so good, Jenni! And what a fabulous round up of fried chicken recipes!
Extra crispy no doubt, this is some sort of chicken my brother would worship
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
it looks like KFC