Kittencals Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Breast Food

KENTUCKY EXTRA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the marinade ingredients to make the marinade.
• Trim any excess fat and skin from the chicken pieces and marinate them for a couple of hours. (I used 2 hours).
• Mix the milk with the egg in a bowl.
• Combine the other dry ingredients in another bowl.
• Drain the marinated chicken on paper towels.
• Dip each chicken piece in the egg and milk, and then coat it in the dry flour mixture.
• Dip into the egg and milk mixture again then back in the flour. Make sure every piece is well coated.
• Preheat the shortening in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Stack the chicken on a plate until each piece is coated.
• Drop the chicken pieces into the hot shortening, one at a time with tongs being careful not to splash any of the hot oil to avoid burns. Oven mits are a good idea.
• Fry 4 pieces of chicken at a time until golden brown.
• This will take 12 to 15 minutes. Stir the chicken halfway through the cooking time for an even finish.
• Drain the chicken pieces on wire racks for 5 minutes and serve hot.

KITTENCAL'S GARLIC FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk the egg then whisk in milk, fresh garlic and cumin.
• Place the chicken in the mixture and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.
• In a shallow dish combine garlic powder with onion powder, black pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, flour, breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper (if using).
• Heat 1 cup oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the egg/milk mixture allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour/breadcrumb mixture.
• Fry the chicken in hot oil about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through (if you do not pound the chicken breasts thin you may partially cook the chicken in the skillet then remove to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven if desired).
• Remove to paper towels or a brown paper bag to absorb the oil.

KITTENCAL'S MOIST CHEDDAR-GARLIC OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (if using more than 4 breasts use a larger pan).
• In a bowl, combine melted butter with fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and salt.
• In another bowl, combine the dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder and coarse ground black pepper.
• Dip chicken in butter mixture; then in crumb mixture.
• Place in prepared pan and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through, larger breasts may take more time (placing the chicken on a rack in a pan will produce an extra crispy crust).
• Top with shredded cheddar or mozzarella the last 5 minutes of cooking (this is only optional.

EXTRA-CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large measuring cup or pitcher, combine ¼ cup salt and 2 cups hot tap water. Stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups cold tap water and stir to combine.
• Add chicken pieces to a large resealable plastic bag. Pour brine into bag and seal. Transfer to refrigerator, 8-12 hours.
• Fill a large dutch oven or cast iron pot with enough oil to reach a depth of 4 inches. Over medium-high, heat oil to 350 degrees on a candy or deep fry thermometer. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan and place next to stove.
• In a deep pie plate or cake pan, combine flour, cayenne, paprika, celery seed, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk to combine. Remove a piece of chicken from brine. Without shaking off too much liquid, dip directly into flour mixture. Using both hands, adhere flour mixture to chicken, using a pinching motion with your fingers to create a rough, shaggy texture with the flour. The more you pinch to create this shaggy effect, the more crunchy and textured the fried chicken will be. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining pieces.
• Carefully lower 3-4 pieces of chicken into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd. Fry, flipping occasionally until chicken pieces are deeply golden and read 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10-12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared rack, and repeat with remaining pieces, adjusting the flame to maintain 350 degrees.
• Serve.

KITTENCAL'S CRISPY GARLIC BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to lowest position.
• Grease a small baking sheet.
• In a shallow bowl combine melted butter with 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and (if using) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard.
• In another bowl combine all breading ingredients (remove about half to another small bowl to add in as needed).
• Dip the breast into the melted butter turning a few times to coat generously, then coat in the breading mixture pressing down firmly with hands to adhere the coating to the breast (you may need to turn the chicken breast a few time to coat well).
• Place on baking sheet.
• Continue with remaining chicken adding in more breading to the bowl as needed to coat the chicken.
• Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

KITTENCAL'S TENDER AND JUICY BREADED DIJON CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Prepare an ungreased baking sheet/pan.
• Pat the breasts dry using paper towels.
• In a shallow dish whisk the eggs with Dijon mustard until well blended.
• In another shallow dish (I use my 8x8-inch baking pan for this) combine the dry bread crumbs with the garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper.
• Have 1 or 2 plates ready to put the breasts on after breading I just use the ungreasd baking sheet.
• Dip one chicken breast into the egg/mustard mixture allowing any excess to drip off, then place the breast into the breadcrumb mixture turning to coat with the crumbs and pressing down with hands firmly to adhear the coating to the chicken; place onto a plate (or the prepared baking sheet).
• Continue with remaining chicken.
• Cover the bottom of the skillet with oil then heat over medium-high heat.
• Add in the breaded chicken breasts one or two at a time and brown both sides (about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, do not cook thoroughly).
• Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
• At this point you may leave the chicken in the pan until ready to bake.
• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake the browned chicken for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN POPPERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 x 1.5-inch pieces.
• Scramble eggs with 1 tbsp of water.
• Add seasonings to the flour.
• Dunk the chicken in egg mixture then roll to cover in the flour mixture.
• Funk the chicken back into the egg mixture.
• Then roll in the crushed Rice Krispies.
• Fry in the oil for about five minutes or until they float.

KITTENCAL'S EXTRA-CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag place the crushed cracker crumbs with the next 7 dry ingredients; mix well to combine.
• Place the egg in a shallow dish.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, using enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet.
• Dredge the chicken breasts one at a time into the egg allowing any excess egg to drip off.
• Place the breast (one at a time) into the bag and shake to coat with the crumb mixture.
• Place the coated breasts onto a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium.
• Cook the breasts in the skillet for 12-15 minutes turning frequently until golden brown and cooked through.