Best Funky Fried Chicken Recipes

FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, 1/4 cup Essence, salt, sugar, and garlic in a large nonreactive bowl. Stir to blend. Immerse the chicken in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and for up to 24 hours.
• Combine the flour, the remaining 1/4 cup Essence, and the cayenne in a large doubled brown paper bag or plastic freezer bag and shake to blend. Drop the chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the flour mixture and shake thoroughly to completely coat. Remove the chicken and shake off the excess flour. Repeat the coating process with the remaining chicken pieces. Place the coated chicken on a large wire rack set over a sheet pan and let rest until ready to fry, at least 20 minutes.
• Heat 4 inches of oil to 300 degrees F over medium-high heat in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot. Fry the chicken in batches, skin side down, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Turn and fry until golden brown on the second side, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. (Note: An even oil temperature is the key to success; a clip-on candy/deep-fry thermometer should be kept in the pot at all times. And the temperature should remain between 280 degrees F and 300 degrees F at all times.) Allow the chicken to rest at least 5 minutes before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

FUNKY CHICKEN WITH SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• First make the sesame noodles: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
• Drain (I also rinse).
• In a jar, add the soy sauce, sesame oil and the sugar.
• Shake until well blended and the sugar has dissolved.
• Pour this over the pasta.
• Toss with scallions and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Set aside while you marinate and then cook the chicken.
• Funkying the chicken: In a bowl mix the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, brown sugar and the ginger.
• Make sure the sugar has pretty much dissolved.
• Add the chicken, making sure it's all coated with the sauce.
• Cover and stick in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, and toss out the marinade left at the bottom of the bowl.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick pan.
• Add the chicken in batches and saute for about 10 minutes, or until done, adding more sesame oil as needed.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool slightly.
• Slice the chicken diagonally into thin strips.
• Serve the chicken over the sesame noodles.
• Stand back and watch your guests/children/loved ones inhale this dish.

BEST-EVER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 6-10 minutes on each side or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

FUNKY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a baking dish, place all the ingredients together (place the chicken in the dish first.I truly believe doing this and adding everything right on top of it is what gave me such a nice crispy exterior).
• This is the fun part, where you really get your hands dirty. Mix everything together, making sure the honey is well dissolved.
• Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, brushing the chicken with the honey mixture about every 10 minutes.
• Cook until done and enjoy!

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
• Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
• Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
• Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.