Southern Fried Chicken
Fried chicken has always been a real family favourite esp with the kids.
I love to make a big plate of it then simply stick in in the centre of the table with some big bowls of coleslaw and salad so everyone can dig in and help themselves.
I highly recommend getting a food temperature probe esp if making this or any chicken dish as it helps tell them the chicken is cook enough to be safe to eat yet not overcooked so that it is dry and horrible.
While it is not necessary, I highly recommend you brine the chicken before making this dish. It will take it to a whole new level and I guarantee make it the best fried chicken you have ever eaten. It is very easy to make a brine, it is simply water, salt and any flavourings you choose. I used garlic granules and paprika with a hint of chilli.
Ingredients
Instructions
2 large bowls, a raw meat chopping board, a deep fat fryer, Cooks knife, food gloves and a roasting tin.
Dissolve the salt in the warm water then allow to cool before adding the chicken pieces. Cover and leave in your fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight if possible.
Skip this step if using the brine.
Adults & kids loved this. Huge flavour & moist chicken. Really lovely. My teenager missed dinner so chopped it with mayo & leaves in a wrap and now wants it in the school lunch box !
am really looking forward to trying this over the weekend.
Does the chicken have to be deep fried? I have an air fryer that I ADORE and wondering would it work in that?
I haven’t tried it in an air-fryer so can’t say. I doubt is. I would think it won’t be able to make it crispy enough and you will loose the coating.
We finished ours in the air fryer (after the initial deep fry part) and it came out crispy. We turned it half way through though.
Tried this yesterday and it was a big hit especially with my picky toddler. Very easy to follow. Thank you!
Have I overlooked the gravy recipe or has it not been posted?? Was really looking forward to it. I’m a Limerick native living away from home and I could really do with a good Chicken Hut substitute!! ?
I haven’t had a chance to post it yet. I have a bit of a backlog to get through first. I will get to it as soon as I can
Cool cool, looking forward to it!
If I don’t have a deep fryer can I cook these in a pan with oil to crisp up then cook in oven?
Yes you can. You can also do them in the Airfryer