Chicken is a popular food that is enjoyed all over the world.If you want to make your own batches, you need to batter the chicken and dredge it in flour.Next, cook the chicken in hot oil.If you want to make sure the chicken is cooked completely, you need to check the temperature of the meat with a meat thermometer.You can serve the chicken with traditional Southern sides, make a sandwich, or create a dish of chicken and waffles.
Step 1: The chicken should be put in aMarinate.
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.To combine them, stir the ingredients.Place all of the chicken pieces into the liquid, pressing them into it to coat them.Place the bowl in the fridge for 24 hours.You should wash any surfaces that came in contact with chicken.
Step 2: The chicken should be brought to the temperature.
Chicken pieces will cook differently if you try to fry them cold.The bowl of chicken should be placed on the kitchen counter for thirty minutes to be reheated.You should not leave your chicken out for more than 30 minutes.The chicken may go bad if you do.
Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients.
There is a plastic bag on the counter.Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder and onion powder in a re-sealable bag.Put the ingredients in the bag and shake it.Add more seasoning if you want.For a kick, add a dash of cayenne or paprika.Add cayenne pepper, ground white pepper and 5 dashes of Louisiana hot sauce to Cajun fried chicken.Add crumbled dried herbs to the fried chicken to make it smell better.
Step 4: Place the chicken in flour.
To move a piece of chicken from the marinade to the bag of flour, use tongs or clean fingers.To coat the chicken in flour, shake the bag and seal it.Transfer the chicken from the bag to the plate.For each piece of chicken, repeat this step.It's a good idea to coat one piece of chicken at a time.
Step 5: The chicken needs to be coated.
After all of the pieces have gotten their first coat of flour, repeat the process.If you want to make the chicken moist, first dip it in the marinade.Put the piece of chicken back in the bag.Shake the bag to coat the chicken.For the rest of the chicken pieces, repeat this step.Chicken pieces can be placed on a new plate.This will show you which pieces have been coated twice.One piece of chicken at a time.The flour bag will become a thick batter if you don't.
Step 6: You can choose a deep-frying method.
You can cook your chicken on the stove or deep-fry it.If you decide to use a pot, choose a deep pot with thick sides.Follow the manufacturer's instructions when cooking chicken in a deep fryer.Dutch Ovens are great for deep frying.At cooking supply stores, deep fryers can be purchased.
Step 7: Fry the pot or deep-fryer with oil.
To allow for splattering, leave about 4 inches (10 centimeters) of space at the top.Choose a oil that has a high smoke point.These oils will fry your food at the right temperature without giving it a sour, burned flavor.If you have nut allergies, avoid peanut oil and safflower oil.
Step 8: Warm the oil to 350 degrees.
When heating the oil in a fryer, follow the instructions from the manufacturer.If you are using a pot, place the oil on the stove top.The oil should be tested after a few minutes.To find the oil temperature, use a candy thermometer.The manufacturer's instructions should be followed when using a thermometer.If you don't have a candy thermometer, place a wooden spoon into the hot oil.The oil is hot if it bubbles around the spoon.Throw a small amount of flour into the oil.The oil is hot enough if it bubbles around the flour.The oil is too hot if it turns black within a few minutes.The heat should be reduced slightly.
Step 9: A bunch of chicken is being Fryed.
Place a few pieces of chicken in the hot oil with tongs or a metal spoon.The pieces of chicken should be able to rest without touching each other.You will overcrowd the pan if you add too much chicken.Chicken won't fry properly if you overcrowd the pan.Lift the metal basket, place the chicken inside, and lower it into the hot oil, if you are using a deep fryer.
Step 10: The chicken needs to be cooked.
The chicken should be cooked in the hot oil for 15-20 minutes.The oil is too hot if the batter turns dark brown after a few minutes.The temperature should be reduced.Look for signs that the chicken is ready after fifteen minutes of frying.There is a golden-brown crust on properly fried chicken.Even when the chicken is in the oil, the juices will leak out.Pink juices will leak out of the chicken if it isn't done.Light meat takes less time to cook than dark meat.There are chicken breasts and wings that you should keep an eye on.
Step 11: The temperature of the chicken needs to be tested.
To move a large piece of chicken from the oil to the plate, use tongs.The internal temperature of the chicken can be checked with a meat thermometer.The metal end of the thermometer can be stuck into the thickest part of a piece of chicken.The temperature should be at least 165 degrees.If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the chicken by cutting into it with a knife.The chicken should be cooked for a few more minutes if it appears to be raw.
Step 12: Cool the batches on a wire rack.
Some people like to place the chicken on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the oil.The method will create soggy fried pieces.The fried chicken should be placed on a wire rack on the baking sheet.This will allow the chicken to be delicious.The chicken should be cooled for ten minutes before it is served.You can pat the chicken with paper towels.
Step 13: Fried chicken should be served with Southern sides.
Fried chicken is eaten as a main dish in many Southern states such as Texas, Louisiana, and Kentucky.There are many different side dishes to choose from.
Step 14: They can make chicken and waffles.
If you have never tried it before, it may sound strange.In many Southern states, this dish is very popular.There is a plate of waffles and fried chicken.Some people like to cover their chicken and waffles in maple syrup, while others prefer to make a Dijon cream sauce from Dijon mustard, cream, and thyme.
Step 15: You can make a chicken sandwich.
The method works best with chicken.Pick a bun.You can use any kind of bread you want, even if you prefer a toast wheat sandwich roll.Next, place your fried chicken on a bun.Tangy coleslaw Tomatoes, lettuce, and mustard are popular.