Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 8 pieces Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes, including 1 hour marinating and 10 minutes resting Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, patted dry Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper […]
Crispy Hoisin Glazed Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 50 minutes, including 30 minutes marinating Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces Marinade: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon […]
Crispy Chili Crisp Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 2 hours marinating Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks Marinade: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili crisp oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp […]
Mole-Inspired Fried Chicken With Chile Cocoa Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes active, plus 4 hours marinating Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon […]
Crispy Scallion Oil Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes, including 30 minutes marinating Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces Marinade: 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, […]
Sweet and Crunchy Cornflake-Crusted Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, 8 pieces Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, including 1 hour marinating Quick Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 2 cups whole buttermilk, divided 1 tablespoon hot sauce 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided […]
Smoky Chipotle Honey Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 8 pieces Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 hours marinating time Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, about 8 pieces Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk, 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 […]
Sweet Chili Lime Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes active, plus 30 minutes marinating Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 […]
Crispy Balsamic Glazed Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 4 hours marinating Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 […]
Crispy Apple Cider-Brined Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes active Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes, including 8 hours brining and 20 minutes coating rest Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 whole chicken, 4 to 4 1/2 pounds, cut into 10 bone-in, skin-on pieces Cider brine: 4 cups cold […]









