Best Restaurant Style Fried Chicken Recipes

RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS (OVEN-BAKED OPTION)

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts into about 3/4-inch strips (or as desired).
• In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with egg and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Place the chicken strips into the buttermilk mixture; using cleans hands toss to coat in the milk mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours (tossing the chicken strips a few times during chilling time).
• Prepare a baking sheet or a couple of large plates to place the coated chicken fingers on.
• For the breading in a large resealable heavy plastic bag (or a shallow bowl) combine the flour with all the remaining ingredients.
• Remove the chicken strips and discard the buttermilk allowing any excess to drip off.
• Place the strips into the flour mixture mixture and toss to coat completely.
• Place the coated strips onto the baking sheet or plate (have all the strips coated before you begin frying, for extra crispness you may double dip in the coating before frying if desired).
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F.
• Place the chicken fingers in hot oil a few at a time and fry until golden brown and the juices run clear.
• Place on a rack or a heavy brown paper bag to drain then lightly sprinkle with more seasoning salt if desired (do not use a paper towel or the coating will become soggy).
• TO OVEN-BAKE; place the coated chicken fingers on a greased baking sheet, bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes.

RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix egg beat and milk together. Set aside. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salad dressing mix and soup mix. Dip chicken pieces in egg/milk mixture, then in flour mixture and roll until well-coated.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken in skillet, turning often, for 25 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear.

CHICKEN FRIED RICE - RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• Wash rice and cook with a couple pinches of salt. Then, put it on a plate and cover with saran wrap and allow to cool in fridge for at least 1 hour.
• Slice the chicken to the size of 3 quarter dollars put together, or cut to your preference. Partially freeze the meat to make meat easier to cut small.
• Put the chicken in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch, garlic powder, 1/2 the salt, 1/2 the sugar, 1/2 the white pepper, 1/2 the MSG and 2 teaspoons of water. Mix by hand to coat the meat. This step keeps the meat juicy while cooking in hot oil.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in your wok at 80% heat. Add the chicken and cook until white. Drain off the oil and set meat aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Heat to 60% heat and add the beaten egg. Allow the egg to cook before stirring it. Stirring the egg while it is setting will make the egg more fluffy, like scrambled eggs.
• Turn the heat up to 80% and add the onion. Cook for 30 seconds and then add the cooled rice. Keep flipping or turning the rice over to heat it evenly in the pan for 1 minute.
• Add the remaining salt, sugar, white pepper, and MSG. Continue turning the rice for another minute.
• Add the chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and peas and carrots. Continue turning and flipping for 3 minutes.