Best Hot Fried Chicken Recipes

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FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITS WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER



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This recipe for chicken biscuits could be a weeknight dinner with a side of greens, but it's made to travel, and perfectly suited for a picnic. The biscuit dough, adapted from Sam Sifton's all-purpose biscuit recipe, is lightly kneaded here, so it's not too tender to work in a sandwich. The chicken tenders, inspired by Masaharu Morimoto's katsu in the cookbook "Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking," are pounded and coated in panko for plenty of crunch. Prepare both components the day you want to eat them, giving yourself at least one extra hour for everything to cool before you assemble, so the sandwich stays crisp. You can also cook well in advance, and assemble the sandwiches the next day. Either way, cooling the chicken completely, on a wire rack, is crucial. If you prefer breast meat over thigh, feel free to swap it in.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, sandwiches, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons/37 grams baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
7 tablespoons/100 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups/360 milliliters whole milk
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup/113 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 eggs
3 cups/270 grams panko bread crumbs
Canola or other neutral oil, for frying
10 tablespoons/142 grams unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
Hot sauce, a vinegary variety such as Crystal, to taste
Sliced dill pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the biscuits: In a bowl, use a fork to mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add butter and use the fork to mash it into the flour until the mixture resembles large, lumpy crumbs. Stir in milk until a dough comes together.
  • Flour your hands, then gently gather and knead the dough in the bowl for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it springs back slightly to the touch. (If the dough is sticky, sprinkle additional flour as needed.) Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and rest dough in fridge for half hour.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough to 1 to 1 1/2 inch thickness. Use a floured knife or round cutter to cut 6 biscuits, about 3 1/2 inches wide. Reroll the scraps and cut again as needed.
  • Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have puffed up and the tops are slightly golden. Let cool completely on a wired rack at room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container if not using until the next day.
  • Prepare the chicken: Trim excess fat and any membranes from the meat, then lightly hammer the thickest parts of the thighs with a mallet or rolling pin. Season each side with salt.
  • Mix flour, cayenne and salt in one wide bowl. Beat eggs in a second wide bowl, and place panko in a third. Dip each chicken thigh in flour, coating it all over and patting off the excess, then in egg, allowing extra egg to drip off, then in panko, making sure each thigh is entirely coated in bread crumbs, and using your hands to press loose crumbs into any places where they look scarce.
  • In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, pour in oil to a 2-inch depth and heat to 350 degrees. Fry 2 thighs at a time, flipping them over every two minutes or so, until golden brown and crisp all over, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined sheet pan and season lightly with salt. Let cool entirely at room temperature, at least 1 hour. At this point, you can assemble the sandwiches or transfer the rack to the fridge and leave the chicken uncovered overnight.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: When both the chicken and biscuits have cooled (or the next day), mix together soft butter, honey and hot sauce until smooth. Cut open cooled biscuits, smear each cut side with honey butter, and sandwich with a piece of chicken. If traveling, loosely wrap each sandwich in a piece of parchment paper and pack side by side in a hard container, in a single layer, so the sandwiches aren't crushed. Serve with additional hot sauce and pickles on the side.

PICKLE BRINED FRIED CHICKEN WITH HOT HONEY SAUCE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling spices
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus a pinch for seasoning
2 pounds chicken drumsticks
2 pounds chicken thighs
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
Hot Honey Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, vinegar, pickling spices, bay leaf, 1/4 cup salt and 2 cups cold water in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring, until the salt and sugar dissolve. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice. Remove the brine from the heat and pour it over the ice to cool to room temperature. Add the chicken skin-side down, being sure to keep the chicken submerged. If the chicken is not completely covered in brine, add more cold water. Cover the pot and let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • When you're ready to fry the chicken, pour enough oil into a large Dutch oven to reach about a third of the way up the side and deep enough to submerge the chicken. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with wire racks.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and place in a large bowl with the buttermilk. Put the flour in a large paper bag. Season the flour with the dill, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and remaining tablespoon salt. A few pieces at a time, transfer the chicken to the bag with the flour and shake well to coat. Place the coated chicken on the wire rack-lined cookie sheet.
  • Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and the internal temperature measures 165 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove to another wire rack-lined baking sheet and transfer to the oven while you cook the rest of the chicken. Let cool slightly before serving with the Hot Honey Sauce.
  • Stir together the honey, butter, hot sauce, paprika and cayenne in a small saucepot over medium heat. Heat and stir until smooth and all ingredients are combined.

NASHVILLE-STYLE HOT FRIED CHICKEN



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This version of Nashville hot fried chicken, adapted from Peaches HotHouse in Brooklyn, will make your tongue sizzle and fill your eyes with tears from a combination of cayenne and ghost chile powders. (The latter is one of the hottest chiles in the world, reaching 1,000,000 on the Scoville heat scale.) Note that the recipe calls for both granulated and powdered onion and garlic. Try to use both. The powdered stuff is stronger in flavor while the granulated has a little more texture to it. (However if you can't find both, either kind will work throughout the recipe.) The traditional way to serve this is on top of a piece or two of soft white bread, which helps mitigate the heat. A cold beer wouldn't hurt, either.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
1/3 cup ground black pepper
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons paprika
3 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into 10 pieces
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons smoked ghost-chile powder or smoked hot paprika
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated garlic
3 tablespoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Safflower, corn or vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Prepare the brine: In a large bowl, whisk salt and spices in 2 cups boiling water until salt dissolves. Whisk in 6 cups ice water. The brine should be cold; if not, chill until it is. Add chicken pieces to the cold brine and chill for at least 12 and up to 24 hours.
  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the very hot spice mixture. In another bowl, prepare the dredge: combine the flour, granulated garlic and onion, salt and pepper.
  • Remove chicken pieces from brine, pat dry with paper towels and season with a light dusting of hot spice mixture. Dust pieces with dredge mixture. Reserve both the remaining hot spice mixture and the dredge. Let chicken rest in fridge, uncovered, for at least an hour for the coating to adhere.
  • Pour 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a cover. Heat oil to 325 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 cups ice water to make egg wash. Dip chicken in egg wash, then coat with more dredge. Shake pieces lightly so any excess dredge falls off.
  • Carefully place chicken in hot oil, about 3 to 4 pieces per batch. Cover pot with lid and let fry for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden brown on one side. Remove lid and flip pieces. Fry another 5 to 6 minutes, uncovered. Using tongs, transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch the oil drips. Dust with very hot spice as it comes out of the fryer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1079, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 73 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1033 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH HOT HONEY



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Make and share this Fried Chicken Sandwich With Hot Honey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 chicken breasts, large boneless skinless cut in half, lightly pounded
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup canola oil (for frying)
4 potato dinner rolls
1 cup bread and butter pickles
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 onion, small, red, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup honey
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced in half lengthwise
1 fresno chile pepper, sliced in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Fried Chicken:.
  • In a shallow baking dish whisk together flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches place the chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Pour the buttermilk in another shallow baking dish. Coat the chicken in the buttermilk then place back into the flour to coat one more time. Place the chicken on a wire baking rack over a sheet tray until ready to fry.
  • In a cast iron pan add enough oil to fill about 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in batches turning once until golden brown and cooked through. The breast should be done in about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and season with salt.
  • Build the sandwiches by placing the fried chicken on a bun and topping with the slaw, hot honey and pickles.
  • Slaw: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Hot Honey:.
  • In a small saucepan combine ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

SWEET HOT FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup honey
1 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 to 4 scallions, chopped, whites and greens separated
7 to 8 dashes hot sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus a pinch
2 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Nonstick cooking spray, for the waffle iron
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
8 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

Steps:

  • For the glaze: Combine the honey, maple syrup, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, vinegar, cayenne and salt in a small saucepot. Bring just to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for 20 minutes, then strain into a clean container.
  • For the waffles: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Place a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack in the oven.
  • Whisk together the flour, Cheddar, sugar, baking powder, hot sauce, scallion whites and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk the eggs and a pinch of salt until just broken up, then add the milk and whisk. Pour in the melted butter and whisk until combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until the flour is just incorporated and no streaks remain (the batter may have a few lumps).
  • Preheat a Belgian waffle iron to medium heat according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, add some batter, close the lid, and cook until the steam starts to diminish (open the top and peek for doneness after a few minutes). Transfer the waffle to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 waffles.
  • For the chicken: Pour 5-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken thighs and buttermilk in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and salt, and mix to combine. Dredge each thigh in the flour mix, then shake off any excess flour and carefully place in the oil. Fry until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a paper bag or paper towels to drain excess grease and immediately season with salt.
  • Place each piece of fried chicken on top of a waffle and top each with some glaze and scallion greens to serve.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE HOT SAUCE



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Enjoy crispy fried chicken with a zingy pineapple hot sauce as a tasty side dish. Brine the chicken overnight in buttermilk, then toss in a lovely smoked paprika coating

Provided by Milli Taylor

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 heaped tsp fine sea salt
500ml buttermilk
200g rice flour
100g cornflour
3½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 litre vegetable oil, for deep-frying
10g oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Quarter each chicken thigh, then tip into a large bowl. Season well with the salt, then pour over the buttermilk and give it all a good mix. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Combine the rice flour, cornflour, baking powder, paprika, garlic granules, dried oregano, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Drop in the brined chicken pieces, four at a time, tossing lightly to coat well. Gently shake off any excess, then arrange on a baking tray.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan (ensuring it is no more than two-thirds full) to 170C or until a cube of bread dropped in browns within 30 seconds. Fry the chicken in small batches for 3 mins at a time until golden and cooked through. This will help keep the oil at the right temperature and won't overcrowd the pan.
  • Remove the fried chicken pieces to a clean tea towel using tongs to drain off any excess oil, then transfer to a wire rack to ensure they stay crisp. Alternatively, put the fried chicken on a clean baking tray and keep warm and crisp in a low oven. When all the chicken pieces have been fried, drop the oregano leaves into the hot oil and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds- 1 min. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, scatter over the fried oregano and serve with the pineapple sauce (see 'goes well with', below).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 5.3 milligram of sodium

TENNESSEE HOT FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Spicy chicken tenders are the foodie trend that's on everyone's lips, and for good reason. With so much flavor and a beautiful crunch to take the taste further, this Nashville hot chicken tender recipe is a must-have on your table. They're easy to make too, so they're the perfect meal when you have a lot on your plate. Enjoy this spicy fried chicken tenders recipe for all the crunch, all the texture, and all the flavor-packed in each delicious bite. They're the trendiest treats you'll eat today!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Season chicken tenders with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In shallow bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with whisk. In another shallow bowl, beat buttermilk and hot sauce together with whisk. Dredge chicken tenders in seasoned flour, then in buttermilk mixture, and back in flour.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot (350°F). Fry tenders in hot oil, all at once, about 5 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown and no longer pink in center (at least 165°F). Place on rack lined with paper towels to drain, with paper towels underneath rack.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Beat in paprika, red pepper and garlic powder with whisk. Brush fried chicken tenders with spicy butter. Serve with slices of white bread and sweet pickles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

HOT HONEY FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS



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This craggy, crunchy, slightly spicy version of fried chicken topped with spicy honey is the perfect comfort food! As written, this recipe prepares the chicken as easy to snack on strips, but you can easily adapt for full pieces or even go smaller for spicy chicken nuggets!

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, if you prefer)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
Safflower oil, for frying
1/4 cup honey
Hot sauce, such as Sriracha
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon onion powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board (see Cook's Note). Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut each chicken thigh into 3 even strips. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  • Pour 1 cup buttermilk over the chicken. Marinate at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes or overnight in the fridge if time allows.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Pour about 1 inch of oil into a deep, heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir together the 1/4 cup honey in a small bowl with as much hot sauce as you like (I use 1 tablespoon, but I like it spicy.) Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Stir together the flour, paprika, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder if using.
  • Stir the remaining 1/3 cup of buttermilk into the flour mixture until it has a chunky consistency.
  • Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture so that each piece is fully coated and place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, add 3 to 4 pieces of the coated chicken and fry, undisturbed, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and fry until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken strips to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, season with a pinch of salt and hold in the warm oven. Check the oil temperature and adjust the heat as needed to bring it back to 350 to 275 degrees F, then repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Serve the fried chicken strips immediately with the hot honey.

THAI FRIED CHICKEN WINGS WITH HOT-AND-SOUR SAUCE AND SALTED MANGO



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and can be found in his cookbook "Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 fresh red Thai chiles, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 pounds chicken mini drumsticks from chicken wings or chicken wings, separated at the joint
1 ripe mango, cut into 1-inch slices
2 teaspoons salt
Grape seed or corn oil, for frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Hot-and-Sour Sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, lime juice, nam pla, garlic, chiles, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let cool completely.
  • Place drumsticks in a shallow baking dish. Pour over soy sauce mixture and toss until chicken is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss mango slices with salt. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Add enough oil to a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to reach a depth of 3 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together cornstarch and rice flour. Working in batches, dredge chicken in cornstarch mixture and carefully add to hot oil. Cook until crisp, browned, and cooked through, about 10 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain temperature.
  • Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Place hot-and-sour sauce in a large bowl; add chicken and toss to coat. Serve immediately with salted mango and mint leaves.

HOT FRIED CHICKEN WITH ICEBERG-PICKLE SLAW



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This fiery fried chicken is inspired by the Nashville delicacy. Instead of serving the chicken alongside white bread and pickles, I decided to place this thick-crusted chicken in a sturdy sandwich topped with a quick iceberg-pickle slaw. The slaw, with the addition of dill pickles and juice to complement the chicken, cools down and balances the intense flavors of the hot chicken.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Four 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne
1/2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dill pickle powder (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar powder
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
Iceberg Pickle Slaw, recipe follows
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles plus 1/4 cup pickle juice
1 teaspoon Dijon
1 teaspoon honey
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet until they are 1/2 inch thick. Slice the breasts in half, then add to a large resealable plastic bag. Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 tablespoon salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chicken in the bag, add dill pickle powder and vinegar powder, seal the bag and shake and massage the spices into the meat evenly. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the remaining spice mix. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small heatproof bowl and reserve.
  • In another large resealable plastic bag or paper bag, combine the flour with the black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Add enough oil to a cast-iron or other heavy skillet to come 1/2 inch up the sides. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 365 degrees F. The oil's ready when a little flour dropped in bubbles and sizzles steadily.
  • Add the chicken to the paper bag in batches and shake well until the pieces are evenly coated. Remove the chicken from the flour, shaking off excess. Carefully place the chicken in the oil. Repeat, adding just a few more pieces to the pan. You don't want to crowd the pan. Keep adjusting the heat to keep a steady sizzle and to maintain 365 degrees F. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes, then carefully turn each piece over. Cook until browned on the second side, about 3 minutes, then continue cooking and turning to evenly brown until cooked through, about 10 minutes total.
  • Crumple up some paper towels and drain the chicken on them. Repeat with the remaining chicken, replenishing and reheating the oil between batches. Drizzle with the reserved spice oil. Repeat the breading and frying process with the remaining chicken if necessary.
  • Spread the mayo on the hamburger buns and toast in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Starting with the bottom hamburger buns, top with the hot fried chicken and some Iceberg-Pickle Slaw. Cover with the bun tops.
  • Whisk together the oil, chopped pickles, pickle juice, Dijon and honey in a large bowl. Add the iceberg lettuce; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HOT HONEY CHICKEN WITH FRIED BREAD AND BITTER GREENS



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Chicken fat does triple duty to yield crisp skin, golden toast, and a schmaltzy dressing.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Chicken     Endive     Honey     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt
1/4 cup honey
1 small red chile, thinly sliced into rounds
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2"-thick slices of bread
2 small endive, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix garlic and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in bowl. Season with salt and toss to coat. Let chicken marinate at room temperature at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring honey and chile to a bare simmer in a small skillet over medium-low. Let hot honey cool.
  • Drizzle oil into a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, and place chicken thighs, skin side down, inside. Set over medium-high heat and cook until skin is golden brown underneath, 8-10 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and bake chicken until cooked all the way through, 16-20 minutes. Pull chicken out of the oven and move to a plate. Save those pan juices in the skillet, though.
  • Place skillet with juices over medium heat and add bread. Fry bread until nicely toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. (You're essentially making a large chicken fat-doused crouton here.) Transfer bread to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with a bit of salt.
  • Toss endive in a medium bowl with remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and a drizzle of fat from skillet (if the pan is scorched or the drippings are all gone, use olive oil instead), season with salt, and toss to coat.
  • Tear the bread in half and poke it with a paring knife to create a few holes (this will help the bread soak up the chicken juices). Arrange on plates and top with chicken thighs. Scatter endive leaves around and drizzle some of the hot honey over the chicken (and the endive if you want).
  • Do Ahead
  • Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

HOT AND SPICY FRIED CHICKEN



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Add black-eyed peas or a mess of greens and lots of piping-hot cornbread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir pepper sauce and garlic salt until blended. Pour over chicken in large bowl; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, onion salt and pepper . Remove chicken from sauce; drain. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture. Discard any remaining Bisquick mixture.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium. Cook chicken in oil uncovered about 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until golden brown on all sides and juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

HOT & SPICY CHICKEN (SHRIMP) FRIED RICE



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From the Lee Kum Kee mailing list. This is a wonderful, quick, one dish meal. Substitute/Add shrimp for variety. I tried it with a teaspoon of (Lee Kum Kee) Chili-garlic sauce and I will add more next time. YMMV

Provided by Skypoodle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup carrot, very small dice
1/4 cup cabbage (shredded)
1/4 cup peas
4 ounces cooked chicken, diced
2 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons oil
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (or more!)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • On a heated wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook egg and set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, stir-fry chicken, cabbage, carrots and peas for 2 minutes. Add rice, Soy Sauce and Chili Garlic Sauce. Cook until heated through.
  • Toss in cooked egg. Serve with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.9, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 135.5, Sodium 1098.7, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 25.2

SMOKY HOT CHICKEN STIR-FRIED WITH DRIED RED CHILLIES AND GREEN G



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I saw Kylie Kwong make this tonight on her My China program tonight, so I went looking for the recipe so I can make it soon

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons shao sing wine
2 tablespoons peanut oil
10 small dried red chilies
2 tablespoons peanut oil, extra
5 cm piece ginger, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar
1/4 cup garlic chives, cut into 5cm lengths

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with cornflour and shao sing wine in a bowl. Cover, place in refrigerator and leave to marinate for 1 hour.
  • Place 1st measure of oil and chillies in a cold wok and then turn heat to low. Cook for about 1½ minutes or until chillies begin to darken slightly. Using a slotted spoon, immediately remove chillies and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Leaving chilli-infused oil in wok, turn heat up to high and stir-fry half the chicken cubes for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Add extra oil to wok with remaining chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Return all chicken to wok, along with ginger and reserved chillies, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add sugar and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 642.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.3

CARLA HALL'S HOT NASHVILLE-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN



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Categories     Fry     Chicken     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 chicken breasts
1 cup pickle juice
1/2 cup water
1 habanero
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups canola oil
3 tablespoons cayenne
3 teaspoons sweet and smoked paprika, each
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • Make the brine: Place the chicken in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. In a blender, combine, pickle juice, water, habanero pepper, salt and sugar, and mix on medium speed until smooth. Pour the brine over the chicken and seal the bag. Chill for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and lay the thighs in a single layer, skin-sides up, on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Make the hot chicken: In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Dredge the chicken thighs in the seasoned flour, then pat them between your hands to shake off excess. Return the chicken to the wire rack, reserving the seasoned flour, and chill another 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the spicy oil: In a large saucepan, combine the cayenne, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and sugar. Place over medium heat and toast until fragrant, stirring often, 2 minutes. Slowly add the oil and heat for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep warm. Make ahead: Let the oil cool to room temperature, then store in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
  • Dredge the chicken thighs in the reserved flour once more and return them to the wire rack. Chill in the fridge for a final 30 minutes.
  • Line a clean rimmed sheet tray with a clean wire rack and set aside. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to a large cast-iron skillet, and fill it with oil to a ½-inch depth. Place the skillet over medium-high heat until a thermometer registers 365°. Working in 2 batches, lay the chicken thighs in the hot oil, skin-sides down and away from you, and cook until the bottoms are deep golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully flip and continue to cook until the each chicken thigh is deep brown, and a meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the thigh registers 160°, another 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the wire rack and repeat with the remaining thighs.
  • Using a large slotted spoon, dunk the fried chicken into the hot oil, turning to coat both sides.

GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN WITH HOT SAUCE AND OLD BAY



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Categories     Chicken     Fry     Picnic

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chicken
9.5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Morton or 1⠔ cups Diamond Crystal)
⠓ cup (packed) light brown sugar
¾ cup hot sauce (preferably Crystal)
2 3½–4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces (legs and thighs separated, breasts halved), backbone and wing tips removed
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
3 cups buttermilk
Glaze And Assembly
¾ cup lard
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 quarts)
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer
Recipe Tips

Steps:

  • Chicken Heat salt, brown sugar, and 4 cups water in a large pot over medium, whisking, until salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in hot sauce and 8 cups ice water. Add chicken to brine, cover, and chill 4 hours. Combine 2 cups flour and 3 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning in a shallow baking dish and toss with your fingers to evenly distribute seasoning. Place buttermilk in a medium bowl. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Working one at a time, dip 8 pieces of chicken in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in flour mixture, packing all around chicken and pressing firmly into cracks and crevices; shake off excess. Place chicken on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Discard flour mixture, which will be wet at this point, and repeat process with remaining flour, Old Bay, buttermilk, and chicken; place on another wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, 12–24 hours. Glaze And Assembly Let chicken stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Heat lard, Old Bay, paprika, and cayenne in a small saucepan over low, stirring, until lard is melted, about 3 minutes. Set glaze aside. Pour oil into a large pot fitted with deep-fry thermometer to come halfway up the sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 325°. Working in 4 batches, fry chicken, turning often with tongs and adjusting heat to maintain temperature, until skin is deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165° for dark meat and 160° for white meat, 10–12 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken back to wire racks and let rest 5 minutes. Brush lightly with glaze (reheat glaze, if needed) and let cool. Store on racks at room temperature up to 3 hours ahead.

HOT BUFFALO WINGS AND GOOD OL FRIED CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 3

buffalo wings were outstanding. we used the fryer and just dropped them in. too easy.
hot sauce recipe used from buffalo wings recipe.
dipped in blue cheese bought dressing.

Steps:

  • buttermilk fried chix a mess but good. not worth all the dishes and breading etc. better to just do wings naked, no breading.

NASHVILLE HOT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup kosher salt
4 cups cold water
6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup canola oil or canola-olive oil
3 tablespoons cayenne
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Canola oil, for frying
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 cups self-rising flour
1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Duke's)
6 challah or brioche burger buns
Thinly-sliced iceberg lettuce, pickles and pickled jalapeno, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken brine: Dissolve the salt in the water and pour over the chicken thighs in an airtight container or large zip top bag and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
  • For the Nashville hot sauce: Start to heat the oil in a small saucepot over medium-high heat until nice and hot, but not smoking. Pour into a heatproof container and stir in the cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika.
  • Heat a medium saucepot half full of oil or an electric deep-fryer to 325 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the brine. Pat dry and sprinkle with the granulated garlic, salt and black pepper on both sides. Then dredge the chicken through the flour evenly, one piece at a time. After all the chicken is dredged, check the temperature of oil and let the chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Assuming the oil is ready, flour the chicken a second time, shake off any excess and fry until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove the chicken to a wire rack and brush generously with Nashville hot sauce.
  • Build sandwiches starting with mayonnaise on each side of the bun, then lettuce, if desired, the spicy chicken, pickles, jalapenos and the top bun.

HOT CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Four 4-ounce cube steaks
2 cups canola oil
2 tablespoons cayenne
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 kaiser buns
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Bread-and-butter pickles
Bamboo sandwich skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • For the steak: Combine the flour, garlic powder, cayenne, and 2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. In a second medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and mustard.
  • Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in the flour mixture; dust off any excess. Now dip the steaks into the egg mixture; shake off any excess before returning the steaks to the flour mixture a second time; again, shake off any extra flour. Place the steaks on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the breading to form a dry crust.
  • Meanwhile, in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F, or until it begins to ripple in the center. Add the steaks and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Do not discard the frying oil.
  • For the sauce: Wisk together the cayenne, brown sugar, paprika and garlic powder. Slowly pour in 1/3 cup of the hot frying oil. Whisk until well combined.
  • For the sandwich: Spread the bottom of each kaiser bun with mayonnaise. Add a steak, some sauce, and then some pickles. Secure the bun top with two skewers. Slice in half and serve.
  • EAT CAREFULLY!!! This is HOT chicken-fried steak!

MISS ROBBIES HONEY HOT FRIED CHICKEN



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I saw this recipe on Anderson Coopers new show and tried and love it.

Provided by Jodi Barr @Aunt_Tumia

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

FRIED CHICKEN FLOUR SEASONING AND EGG/FLOUR MIX
2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
2 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) milk
2 large eggs
2 - cut up whole chickens
2 cup(s) vegetable oil, as needed for frying
HONEY HOT CHICKEN GLAZE
2 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) hot sauce (like louisiana hot sauce)
4 tablespoon(s) honey
1 1/2 stick(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken in cold water.
  • In medium bowl mix together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl beat eggs, add milk and whisk together.
  • Heat oil in skillet to 350 degrees.
  • Utilizing the largest pieces first (breast, thighs, ect.) dip chicken in egg and milk mixture. Then place in seasoned flour, toss and coat completely. Shake off excess and place carefully in hot oil.
  • Let cook for 10-12 mins on each side until the juices run clear.
  • Honey Hot Chicken Glaze Melt butter in a medium sauce pan.
  • Add hot sauce, sugar, honey, and lemon juice.
  • Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Take fried chicken and toss in glaze sauce and serve.

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