Best 3 Coca Cola Brined Fried Chicken Recipes
**Coca-Cola Brined Fried Chicken: A Unique and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**
Indulge in the extraordinary flavors of Coca-Cola Brined Fried Chicken, a tantalizing culinary creation that elevates the classic fried chicken to new heights. This innovative recipe incorporates the unexpected yet harmonious combination of Coca-Cola and a brine solution, resulting in chicken that is both juicy and tender on the inside, with a crispy, golden-brown crust that shatters with each delightful bite. The subtle sweetness of the Coca-Cola adds a unique depth of flavor, while the brining process ensures that the chicken remains moist and succulent throughout. Alongside this main attraction, the article also offers a tantalizing selection of complementary recipes, including a refreshing Cucumber and Onion Salad, a creamy and tangy Alabama White Sauce, and a delectable Buttermilk Biscuit recipe that perfectly soaks up all the delicious juices. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN
To get the most delicious chicken, we dry brined it overnight so the seasonings could penetrate the meat right down to the bone. (Don't worry, the brown sugar doesn't make the chicken sweet, it only helps to bring out the flavor.) We also wet the seasoned dredging flour with buttermilk and hot sauce to achieve large shaggy pieces of flavorful crust once the chicken is fried. And the cornstarch in that dredge? It keeps the crust shatteringly crisp - more so than just flour would- even if you are serving the chicken at room temperature.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into 10 pieces. Cut off the wings. Remove the legs and separate the thighs. Remove and discard the backbone. Cut the breast into 2 pieces and then cut each breast in half.
- Mix 4 teaspoons salt, the brown sugar and baking powder in a small bowl until completely combined and no lumps of sugar remain. Sprinkle the salt mixture all over the chicken pieces. Place the seasoned chicken on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Wrap the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and 1/4 cup salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce and eggs in another large bowl. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, turning to coat and packing it into any crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Pour 6 tablespoons of the buttermilk mixture into the seasoned flour and work it in with your fingers; it should feel like sand with some clumps. (These clumps will give the chicken a crispy, shaggy crust.) Dip the dredged chicken into the remaining buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the moistened flour firmly onto the chicken. Very gently shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
- Pour enough oil into a large heavy pot to come halfway up the sides. Clip a deep-fry thermometer to the pot. Heat the oil over high heat until the thermometer registers 300 degrees F. Working in 3 batches, fry the chicken, turning often and adjusting the heat to maintain the temperature, until deep golden brown, about 8 minutes for the wings, 10 minutes for the legs and 12 minutes for the thighs and halved breasts (an uncut breast will take 15 to 18 minutes). Transfer to a clean wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
COLA-BRINED CHICKEN WINGS
These easy wings make a great meal when paired with rice and a veggie, or as part of a picnic with potato salad and baked beans.
Provided by littlebitsmommy3105
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup kosher salt and the cola into a resealable plastic bag, mix until the salt dissolves. Add the chicken wings, coat with the brine, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Brine in the refrigerator for 2 hours. While the chicken is brining, stir together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste; set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Drain the chicken wings in a colander set in the sink, then pat dry with paper towels. Place the wings into a large mixing bowl, then mix in the spice paste until evenly coated.
- Grill the wings on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 7183.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
COKE-BRINED GRILLED CHICKEN!
Chickens just don't taste the way they used to. Unless you're lucky enough to raise your own! Well try this recipe and you will never use another one. It produces the moistest flavourful chicken we have ever cooked on the grill.
Provided by Koechin Chef
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the salt and Coke. Stir well to dissolve.
- Puncture your chicken several times with the tines of a fork.
- Place it in the brine. Make sure all pieces are submerged. (I use a large round bowl); Cover.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Prepare your rub. Be sure to combine well. (for the Mustard Powder I like to use "Colemanns").
- When you are ready to grill the chicken. Prepare your grill so the chicken will be cooked over indirect heat.
- Remove the chicken from the brine, and dry it well. (throw out the brine).
- Rub your chicken pieces on both sides with the rub. Use it all!
- Now let it sit for 15 min., so it can absorb the rub flavors.
- Place it on the grill, skin side down for approximately 15-20 minutes. The skin should be nice and crispy brown.
- Turn the pieces over and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- You might like to serve it with your favorite BBQ Sauce on the side.
- This also works well with chicken legs, but the cooking time will vary. The dark meat should test at 180°F in the thigh.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 15952, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 32.2, Protein 16.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a whole chicken that has been brined in Coca-Cola for at least 24 hours.
- Be sure to pat the chicken dry before frying it. This will help the coating adhere to the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven for frying the chicken. This will help to prevent the oil from splattering.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F. This will help the chicken to cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
- Fry the chicken in batches if necessary. Do not overcrowd the pot, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Coca-Cola brined fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The Coca-Cola brine adds a unique flavor to the chicken, and the frying process makes it crispy and golden brown. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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