American Style Fried Chicken
Time: ★★☆☆☆
Cooking Level: ★★☆☆☆
INGREDIENTS
1 large Egg, free range
1 pkt Inglewood chicken, you can use also only chicken thigh and drumsticks
1 tsp Flour ground
1 tsp Chili powder dried
2 tsp Pepper, white or black, can use the cracked as well
2 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika, sweet or smoked
1 tbsp Onion salt
2 tbsp Garlic powder
1 ltr Buttermilk
1 ltr Rice bran oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the egg and buttermilk in a large bowl.
Soak the chicken pieces in the mixture.
Add the flour to a separate bowl and whisk in all the herbs and spices.
Roll the chicken in the seasoned flour until completely covered. You can double coat it for a more crispy texture.
Add the frying oil to a deep fryer or a large pot.
Place the chicken pieces in the fryer or pot, 2 pieces at a time, to not overcrowd the oil as the temperature will drop and your chicken become soggy.
Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
Make sure the oil is at 185°C before frying the chicken.
SOUTH STREAM TIPS
There are various things you can do with a fried chicken. Serve it traditionally with mash and gravy or toss it in spicy or sweet BBQ Sauce with some ranch and a salad on the side. Also in the coating you can add herbs or crushed black pepper whatever you prefer. People like this fried chicken also with fresh made waffles and drizzled with maple syrup or honey.
