BBQ Fried Chicken

Name: BBQ Fried Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken legs 3.5 lb; Oil for Frying; Brine; Buttermilk 450g; Large egg 1; Hickory smoke seasoning ½ tsp; Salt 1 tsp; Garlic powder 1 tsp; Ginger powder 1 tsp; Paprika 1 tsp; Seasoning flour; AP Flour 200g; Corn starch 100g; Garlic powder ½ tbsp; Onion powder ½ tbsp; Paprika 1 tsp; Salt ½ tbsp; BBQ Sauce; Hickory smoke seasoning ¼ tsp; Ketchup 150g; Honey 1 tbsp; Brown sugar 1 tbsp; Paprika ¼ tsp; Hot sauce (sriracha) 1 tbsp; Black pepper ¼ tbsp; Apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tbsp; Worcestershire sauce ½ tbsp; Garnish; Dry parsley

6 steps

Prep:1hCook:20min

Crispy BBQ fried chicken using hickory smoke seasoning. Juicy chicken inside, crispy on the outside with a delicious BBQ sauce glazed on top.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:26:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories780.1 kcal (39%)

Total Fat44 g (63%)

Carbs61.5 g (24%)

Sugars16.2 g (18%)

Protein33.4 g (67%)

Sodium1777.5 mg (89%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Start by making the brine for the chicken. In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the brine, add the chicken, and marinate for at least an hour (the longer the better).

Step 2

While the chicken is marinating, start by prepping the flour seasoning by mixing all the ingredients together in a tray.

Step 3

In a saucepan, add all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce, and cook it over medium flame for 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

After an hour, take the chicken out of the brine. Coat the chicken in the flour seasoning, then dip it in the brine again, and coat it with the flour seasoning once again. The crust will be crunchy when the chicken is coated twice with the flour. Repeat this process with all the chicken pieces.

Step 5

In a deep frying pan, bring the oil to 420-30°F, then drop the chicken pieces one by one. Don't crowd the pan, that can lower the oil temperatures. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes on both sides over medium flame until it's crispy and golden. For chicken thighs the time could be 1 or 2 minutes more than drumsticks. Transfer the chicken on a wire rack to drain the oil.

Step 6

Brush the BBQ sauce over the fried chicken, and garnish it with some dry parsley. Enjoy!