Name: Fried chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 personnes
Cuisine: Américaine
Ingredients: 4 chicken thigh(s); 120 g milk; 350 g plain yogurt; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tsp white pepper; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 450 g wheat flour; 2.5 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp sweet paprika; 2 tbsp ground white pepper; 1 tbsp mustard powder; 2 tsp celery powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp dried oregano; vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

40 min Medium

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Servings

4 personnes

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients:

1Separate the drumsticks from the chicken thighs at the joint.

Preparing the marinade:

2Put the milk, yogurt, salt, white pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
3Mix until smooth, then add the chicken thighs and drumsticks.
4Mix and let marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator.

Breading the chicken:

5Put the flour and all the breading spices in a large container.
6Mix until smooth.
7Remove the chicken from the marinade, then coat each piece in the breading mixture, pressing lightly.

Cooking the chicken:

8Heat the frying oil to 180°C in a large saucepan.
9Gently place the chicken pieces in the hot oil (no more than 3 pieces at a time) and fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until nicely golden (the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 75°C).
10Remove the chicken pieces from the oil and drain on a rack.

About this dish

American "fried chicken" is an iconic dish of the United States, characterized by its marinated chicken pieces, coated in a crispy breading, then fried to perfection. The marinade, often based on buttermilk, spices, and herbs, gives the chicken incomparable tenderness and flavor. The breading, usually made of flour, salt, and various spices, provides a golden, flavorful crust with every bite. The result is an irresistible contrast between the crispy outside and the juicy inside of the chicken. Often served with sides like fries, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw, fried chicken is at the heart of family meals, picnics, and gatherings across the country. There are many regional variations, each with its own secrets and techniques, making fried chicken a true institution of American cuisine.