CHILE APPLE BRINED FRIED CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 9h10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 3- to 3.5-pound free-range chicken, back removed, cut into 10 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs 2 wings, breast quartered)
Chile Apple Brine, recipe follows
4 cups cornmeal
2 cups flour
1 cup Rib Rub, recipe follows
1 gallon (16 cups) canola oil, for frying
8 ounces dried pasilla negro chiles, seeded
3 Granny Smith apples
1 quart (4 cups) apple cider
1 cup molasses
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup peeled garlic, chopped
12 ounces kosher salt
8 ounces sugar
5 ounces paprika
3 ounces onion powder
3 ounces garlic powder
3 ounces ground black pepper
2 ounces anise or fennel seed
2 ounces ground yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place the cut-up chicken in the Chile Apple Brine and refrigerate overnight.
  • To make the chicken fry mix, add the cornmeal, flour and Rib Rub to a large bowl.
  • Drain the brined chicken well and add to the bowl with the chicken fry mix. Mix the chicken well with the breading to get a good coat. Let set in the mix for 20 minutes.
  • In a large heavy pot, add the canola oil and heat over medium heat to 275 degrees F.
  • Give the chicken a final mix and, using tongs, carefully place each piece of chicken into the hot oil. Fry until cooked through, about 14 minutes. Remove to a platter lined with paper towel and let drain before serving.
  • Soak the chiles in hot water until softened. Transfer them to a food processor and process to a paste. Strain the paste, then transfer to a large container with a lid.
  • Put the apples in a food processor, skin and core included, and pulse to chop. Transfer to the container with the chile paste and add the apple cider, molasses, salt, sugar, garlic and 8 cups (1/2 gallon water).
  • Combine the salt, sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, anise seed and mustard in a bowl.

Alex Jaxx
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This recipe is a must-try for any fried chicken lover. The apple and chile brine gives the chicken a unique and delicious flavor. The chicken is also perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ernst Stars
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kritiyan Lowa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then used the leftovers to make this recipe. The chicken was just as good the second time around.


I am Alamdar
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have apples and chiles on hand, so I can make this recipe anytime. I also appreciate that the recipe doesn't take long to make. I can have dinner on the table in under an hour.


Tiziana Zammit Diacono
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This recipe is so easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Zyler Mikell
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken. It was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my next party.


KhAgEnDrA BaN
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I didn't have any apples on hand, so I used pears instead. The chicken still turned out great! The pears gave the chicken a slightly different flavor, but it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again with apples next time.


Isabella G
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chile from the brine. The chicken was still delicious! The apple brine gave the chicken a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rafik Ansari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing! The apple and chile brine really made a difference. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Khethukuthula Khethukuthula
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. The apple and chile brine gave the chicken a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bill Wilson
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I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple and chile brine made the chicken so moist and flavorful. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


monique young
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This was the best fried chicken I've ever had! The apple and chile brine made the chicken so tender and flavorful. I loved the crispy skin too. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Lara Scheel
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of apples in savory dishes. But I'm so glad I did! The apple and chile brine really complemented the chicken. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I


Hadijah Mukodah
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This fried chicken recipe is a winner! The apple and chile brine gives the chicken a subtle sweetness and a hint of spice. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I'll definitely be making this again.