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Simmerandsage » Recipes » Best-Ever Fried Chicken

Best-Ever Fried Chicken

September 24, 2019

By simmerandsagePublished: September 24th, 2019Updated: November 16th, 2021
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Servings: 8

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

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Best-Ever Fried Chicken

The basics of perfect fried chicken are very simple, right? The skin should be crispy and flavorful and the meat should be moist and juicy. So why is it so hard to get it right? There are some chicken spots that get it right, and they are the ones I go back to again and again. One place comes to mind, which wasn’t a chicken place at all, but more of an upscale bistro in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia that is not even known for its chicken. This spot will always come to mind because it was – and still is – the best fried chicken I’ve ever had, and the inspiration for this at-home recipe for Best-Ever Fried Chicken.

Best-Ever Fried Chicken

When I finally found the perfect, Best-Ever Fried Chicken, I never dreamed that it would be – gasp – a boneless, skinless breast! The boneless, skinless breast is like the antithesis of what I would ever have thought to use for a fried chicken recipe. But it was literally magical what this restaurant did with the most boring part of the chicken. And great news for me, because half of my household refuses to eat anything with bones or dark meat.

The easy way to the best fried chicken ever

In my extensive search to find the method in which to duplicate my new favorite fried chicken, I came across hundreds of recipes and opinions. Almost every celebrity chef has his or her version, along with every major magazine – many times over. I learned that making fried chicken at home would not only be a long and messy process, but I may even need some special equipment. First, I would have to brine my chicken for hours or even overnight. Then, I’d have to batter and deep fry it – sometimes twice. I’d have to fuss with lots of chicken parts and mixtures.

Best-Ever Fried Chicken

You’re not going to have to do any of that here. It’s going to come together pretty quickly and it’s going to be delicious – I promise! No skin, no bones, no brine – and you won’t miss any of it for a second. You will be a boss in the kitchen and your family will be in awe of you. (Too much?)

Do I need a deep fryer to make Best-Ever Fried Chicken? (Spoiler: no)

In terms of special equipment – if you own a deep fryer, by all means, fire it up. I highly recommend this method. It will actually be less cleanup in the long run. If not, it’s completely fine. All you need is a large, 3-4 inch deep pan (cast iron is best). The pan has to be deep enough for the chicken to float in the oil. You’ll fry it until its golden brown and drain it on wire racks. In total, you will use two bowls and one pan. Not too bad, right?

I am so excited for you to make my favorite, Best-Ever Fried Chicken. Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

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Best-Ever Fried Chicken

Make crispy, flavorful, restaurant-quality fried chicken at home with this simple, no-brine recipe
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs boneless skinless, chicken breast
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 4 egg whites beaten
  • 4 Tbsp vodka
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 5 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Rinse chicken breasts with water and pat dry with paper towels. Set a wire rack over a large baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, egg whites, vodka, salt, paprika, hot sauce and pepper. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch. Working piece by piece, dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk mixture, then back in flour. Set each piece on the wire rack.
  • Fill deep fryer with oil and heat to 350 degrees. Alternately, heat 1 inch of oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat (continue to add more oil as it gets absorbed during the frying process). Deep fry for 7 minutes. Pan fry for 6-8 minutes on each side, until skin is golden and crispy. Drain the chicken on wire rack.
Keyword chicken, dinner
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