Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 8 pieces Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 4 hours marinating Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, preferably 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks 2 cups whole buttermilk 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced 1 tablespoon […]
Crispy Truffle Parmesan Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 4 hours 30 minutes, including marinating Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, about 8 pieces Marinade: 2 cups whole buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 2 teaspoons garlic […]
Crispy Dill Pickle Brined Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 1 1/2 cups dill pickle brine, plus 2 tablespoons for the dredge 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, divided 1 large egg 1 tablespoon hot sauce […]
Smoked Paprika and Honey Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes, including 4 hours marinating Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks Marinade: 2 cups whole buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon […]
Crispy Chinese Five-Spice Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes, including 4 hours marinating and 30 minutes resting Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks Marinade: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, 1 tablespoon […]
Crispy Orange Glazed Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients Chicken: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Marinade: 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 […]
Crispy Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes, including marinating and sauce chilling Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, preferably 8 pieces Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, […]
Crispy Peri-Peri Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 4 hours marinating Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, about 8 pieces Marinade: 1 cup whole buttermilk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 6 garlic […]
Crispy Rosemary Garlic Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 8 pieces Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes, including 4 hours marinating Quick Ingredients 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces 2 cups whole buttermilk 6 garlic cloves, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, divided, plus 2 sprigs […]
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes active, plus 8 hours brining Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 whole chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces Sweet tea brine: 6 cups water, 8 black tea bags, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, […]









