Best 5 Restaurant Style Fried Chicken Recipes

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**Indulge in Crispy and Flavorful Restaurant-Style Fried Chicken: A Culinary Journey**

Craving that irresistible golden-brown, crispy-on-the-outside, and tender-on-the-inside fried chicken served at your favorite restaurant? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to achieving restaurant-style fried chicken perfection at home. Discover the secrets behind the perfect marinade, the ideal breading technique, and the art of frying chicken to crispy perfection. Whether you prefer a classic Southern-style fried chicken, a spicy Nashville hot chicken, or a Korean-inspired yangnyeom chicken, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our collection of mouthwatering recipes that will elevate your fried chicken game to new heights.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PIONEER FRIED CHICKEN



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Shatteringly crisp, flavorful Pioneer Fried Chicken that tastes so nostalgic you will feel like you've gone back in time!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken (, cut into 8 pieces)
1 cup cornstarch (, 1/4 cup reserved for coating)
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup water
3 cups peanut or canola oil

Steps:

  • Mix all the dry ingredients except for the reserved 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  • Add the water and whisk.
  • Put 1/4 cup of cornstarch in shallow pan and coat chicken with it.
  • Dip the chicken that has been coated in cornstarch into the wet batter until completely coated.
  • Let drip for a couple of seconds and gently lower into pot of oil.
  • Fry in 350 degree peanut or canola oil. for 8-10 minutes until cooked through in small batches.
  • Drain on metal rack, not paper towels, that would make it soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1244 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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This recipe can be pan fried or deep fried, but what makes it really Southern are the way you prepare the batter for the skin. Use peanut oil to give the skin an extra crispy texture!

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 16

BRINE
8 cups cold water
2 tbsp kosher salt
4 tbsp sugar
Chicken recipe
4 - 5 lb whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces( or 4-5 lbs of chicken parts))
1/2 cup mild hot sauce (I use Frank's Red Hot for this recipe)
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups of peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Make sure that the chicken is nice and clean.
  • Combine 8 cups cold water, 2 tbsp salt, and 4 tbsp sugar.
  • Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  • Pour the brine ( sugar/salt/water) into the bowl or container with the chicken.
  • Make sure that the chicken is covered with the brine.
  • Cover the bowl/container, then place in the refrigerator overnight
  • Drain the brine from the bowl, but do not rinse the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl, then pour the hot sauce all over the chicken.
  • Next, combine the all purpose flour, cornstarch, and all of the seasonings
  • Pour the flour mixture into a large freezer bag, then toss in the chicken wings.
  • Shake the bag, until the chicken is well coated with flour.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag, and shake off any excess flour.
  • Let the chicken sit for about 15 minutes before frying to ensure that the flour sticks.
  • Now pour the oil into a large skillet, and let it heat until it reaches 350-375 F.
  • Carefully add in the chicken, and fry until it's completely cooked throughout, and golden brown.
  • Place the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve and enjoy!

RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN



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Chicken pieces dipped in an egg/milk mixture, then coated with Italian/tomato seasoned flour and fried, in the style of a famous restaurant chain. Enjoy!

Provided by Ilene

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 packet dry tomato soup mix
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix egg beat and milk together. Set aside. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salad dressing mix and soup mix. Dip chicken pieces in egg/milk mixture, then in flour mixture and roll until well-coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken in skillet, turning often, for 25 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 249.7 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 53.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 767.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS



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This is similar to the hot wings recipe served at a popular restaurant chain. If you have ever had them, you have to love them.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 2h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
10 chicken wings
oil for deep frying
¼ cup butter
¼ cup hot sauce
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Place chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep. Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and reserve for serving.
  • Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 496.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FLAWLESS SESAME CHICKEN (RESTAURANT STYLE)



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This is the recipe you've been looking for! It makes a perfect sesame chicken. This excellent recipe comes out perfect every time with little fuss and inexpensive ingredients you probably have on hand. This recipe is truly restaurant quality... try it, you won't be disappointed! (Recipe courtesy of "Reykjaviky" at All Recipes)

Provided by Petite Mommy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 whole boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 drops sesame oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1/8-1/4 cup white vinegar (depending on how sweet you want the sauce) or 1/8-1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (depending on how sweet you want the sauce)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar (we use 1/2 cup sugar but the orginal recipe called for 1 cup)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste (or more)
1 garlic clove (minced)
peanut oil (3 1/2-4 cups)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients (the first 9 ingredients listed) and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
  • To prepare the sauce:.
  • Mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
  • To deep-fry the chicken:.
  • Add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and then place chicken in warm oven (130 degrees) while you continue frying. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken. Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
  • Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken. Fresh, free-range chicken will give you the best results.
  • Marinate the chicken overnight. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use a light touch when breading the chicken. You don't want the breading to be too thick, or it will be greasy and heavy.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you fry too much chicken at once, the oil temperature will drop and the chicken will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Restaurant-style fried chicken is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can make restaurant-style fried chicken at home that is just as good as the chicken you get at your favorite restaurant. So next time you're craving fried chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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