Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Fried chicken is just one of the things that you think of when you talk about American food. It’s also one of those foods that it is either done right or it’s done wrong. You can’t hide it if you have done a bad job of it so read on and learn... More

Fried Chicken Fried chicken is just one of the things that you think of when you talk about American food. It’s also one of those foods that it is either done right or it’s done wrong. You can’t hide it if you have done a bad job of it so read on and learn from what others have learned of the last few hundred years. There is a world of difference between fried chicken that is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, and that which is soggy and soaked through with grease. Temperature, Temperature, Temperature is the most important thing with fried chicken. The second thing is the type of oil used. You need oil with a high smoke point like vegetable shortening, lard, or peanut oil. Because the temperature is so important to getting that great golden and crispy fried chicken you really need to use a cast iron skillet. Because cast iron has so much mass to it, it holds its heat better as you add the chicken to the oil. If you have a thin frying pan its harder to keep the oil temperat Less