What can I use to coat my chicken?

First of all make sure the chicken pieces are dry, coat them with flour (I like to use Wondra instantized flour) or cornstarch and shake off any excess. Then dip them in beaten egg or buttermilk, or a combination of the two, and finally coat them with bread crumbs, panko, cornmeal, or cereal crumbs.

What is the coating on fried chicken called?

Dredging is just the part where you coat food in a dry ingredient, flour being the most common dredge used.

Which flour is best for coating chicken?

The 5 Best Flours for Fried Chicken

	Flour	Review
1.	All-Purpose Flour	Best choice overall, neutral flavor and golden-brown coating
2.	Semolina Flour	The best choice for extra crunchy chicken
3.	Rice Flour	Lighter, tempura-like coating, gluten-free
4.	Barley Flour	Tastes best with dark chicken meat

What can I use instead of flour to coat chicken?

Dip your chicken in a seasoned egg wash, then coat it with an alternative flour. Use peanut flour, which crisps well for frying and adds protein, or almond flour, which creates a light, yet crunchy coating.

What can I use other than flour to fry chicken?

To be honest, I would always stick to canola oil or peanut oil. Both oils work well with fried dishes, especially chicken. Other than crisp flying the dishes, it also adds a savory taste to the dish. You can also reuse the oil until it’s a little dark in color.

What flour is best for crispy frying?

Rice flour and cornstarch work particularly well because they fry up crispier than wheat flour. They also absorb less moisture and fat during the frying process, making the products less greasy. This is why rice flour is often used when making tempura because it produces a very thin and crispy, dry crust.

What is a good recipe for deep fried chicken?

Directions In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. 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 golden brown and chicken juices run clear.

What is the best seasoning for fried chicken?

Thyme, rosemary, marjoram sage, tarragon and oregano are all appropriate, as is a herbes de provence blend. For a stronger flavor, rub the chicken with pesto for a heady dose of basil . With fried chicken, a breadcrumb and herb mix is essential.

How do you cook fried chicken in the oven?

Heat oil on medium high heat in large skillet or frying pan (375 degrees). Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. Moisten chicken pieces with water (if necessary). Dredge chicken in flour and crumb mixture. Quickly fry chicken on all sides until browned and crisp. Place in covered baking dish and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes.

What is the best batter for fried chicken?

Directions In large skillet, combine celery, onion, bay leaf, salt and 1 cup water. Add chicken pieces. In deep fryer or skillet, at least 2-inches deep, slowly heat oil to 375F on deep fry thermometer. Also preheat oven to 300°F. Meanwhile, make batter. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.