BATTER-FRIED CHICKEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
Make and share this Batter-Fried Chicken from Cook's Illustrated recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk one qwt. cold water, salt, and sugar in large bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Add chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to one hour.
- Whisk water, flour, cornstarch, pepper, paprika, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in large bowl until smooth. Refrigerate batter while chicken is brining.
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Remove chicken from refrigerator, pour off brine, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rewhisk batter. Transfer half of chicken to batter. One by one, remove chicken from batter (allowing excess to drip back into bowl) and transfer to oil. Fry chicken, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 300 and 325 degrees, until deep golden brown and white meat registers to 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
- Drain chicken on wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining chicken. Serve.
- Can reheat by placing chicken on wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and warming in a pre-heated 450 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
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Hashini Silva
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never made fried chicken before.
Florence Prince
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.
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[email protected]I'm going to make this chicken for my next party. I know everyone will love it!
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[email protected]I'm allergic to chicken, so I can't try this recipe. :(
Alberto Jeronimo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe might change my mind.
ghost flixxzzz
[email protected]This recipe is on my to-cook list. I can't wait to try it!
Waseem Maitla
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe next weekend. It looks delicious!
Samir Regmi
[email protected]The chicken was a little bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning.
Chad Sandvik
[email protected]I've never had fried chicken like this before! It's amazing!
Bridget Kaliu
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it!
Rawezh Taqana
[email protected]I love the crispy crust on this chicken!
Bryant Jackson
[email protected]The batter was a little too thick for my liking.
LilRollie Martinez
[email protected]I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Beruse Joseph
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow! I'm a beginner cook, and I was able to make this chicken perfectly.
Yours Tareq Oni
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it.
Yeneneh Ambaye
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It really tenderizes the chicken and makes it extra flavorful.
M Sardar
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a game-changer! The batter is perfectly crispy, and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I've tried other fried chicken recipes before, but this one is by far the best.