Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe: A Southern Delight
Equipment
- Meat pounder
- Wax paper
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Cooking thermometer (meat thermometer)
- Shallow bowls for dredging
- Baking sheet with a clean wire rack
- Paper towels for draining excess oil
Ingredients
- Cups all-purpose flour
- Teaspoons salt
- Teaspoons of ground black pepper
- Additional spices as per Cracker Barrel’s down-home cooking tradition
Instructions
- Begin by combining breading ingredients in a shallow bowl in your preferred measurement.
- Dip the boneless chicken pieces into the buttermilk mixture, then coat the chicken by dredging it in the flour mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 degrees, ensuring it's 3 to 4 inches deep.
- Carefully place the chicken in the medium heat oil and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches a safe point.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
For a festive twist, try adding some heat with extra cayenne pepper or serving this dish during football season – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser! And remember, when working with bacon grease, it's not just about flavor; it's a nod to tradition in Southern cooking, much like the chicken wings that often grace the tables at family gatherings.