Michael Symon's Fried Chicken
  1. Add the salt and brown sugar to 4 cups of warm water and whisk to dissolve. Add the remaining 12 cups of room temperature/cold water and add the remaining ingredients. Submerge the chicken pieces in the brine and refrigerate overnight.

  2. The next day remove the chicken to a draining rack and discard the brine. Whisk together the cornstarch and baking powder then dredge the chicken pieces in the coating, returning them back to the rack. Allow the chicken to sit in the coating for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

  3. Heat a pot of oil for frying to 350°F.

  4. Whisk together the batter ingredients and set aside. When the oil is heated, coat each piece of chicken in the batter, letting any excess drip off. Gently place each piece of chicken in the oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. You may need to fry in 2 batches.

  5. Fry until golden brown and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 15 minutes.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Fried Chicken

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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