Brief Summary
This video demonstrates how to make perfectly crispy and juicy fried chicken paired with sweet tea. It covers marinating the chicken in a buttermilk and Creole seasoning mixture, coating it in a seasoned flour blend with cornstarch for extra crispiness, and frying it in peanut oil until golden brown. The recipe is complemented by the presenter's endorsement of Red Diamond Tea, highlighting its suitability as a beverage to accompany the meal.
- Marinate chicken in a wet mixture of egg, buttermilk, and Creole seasoning for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Use a dry mixture of flour, corn starch, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for coating.
- Fry the chicken in peanut oil at 350°F until golden brown and crispy.
- Red Diamond Tea is recommended as a perfect pairing.
Marinating the Chicken
To prepare the fried chicken, start with the wet mixture, which includes one egg, buttermilk, and your favorite Creole or Cajun seasoning. This mixture is essential for marinating the chicken, ensuring it's flavorful and tender. After combining these ingredients, the chicken should be fully submerged in the mixture, covered, and refrigerated for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.
Preparing the Dry Mixture
The dry mixture consists of flour, corn starch, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. The corn starch is added to make the chicken extra crispy when fried. All these dry ingredients should be thoroughly mixed to ensure an even coating and consistent flavor in every bite.
Frying the Chicken
Peanut oil is heated to 350°F for frying. Once the oil reaches the correct temperature, carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry the chicken until it achieves a really nice color on one side, then carefully flip each piece to ensure even cooking. Continue frying until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, resulting in a crispy and juicy final product.
