Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic with Dooky Chase-style fried chicken, a crispy, golden masterpiece that pays homage to New Orleans’ rich food heritage. Spice-laden, perfectly seasoned, and impossibly crunchy, this legendary dish promises a soulful journey through Louisiana’s most cherished kitchen traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
Liquid and Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Infuse chicken pieces with a zesty buttermilk and Creole seasoning bath, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by combining flour with a symphony of spices including salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare a deep skillet or fryer with vegetable oil, heating to a precise 350°F to ensure optimal frying conditions.
- Gently extract chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid cascade off, preserving the seasoned coating.
- Meticulously coat each chicken piece in the spiced flour mixture, ensuring a complete and even coverage that will create a crispy exterior.
- Strategically lower chicken into the sizzling oil, working in batches to maintain optimal temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Allow chicken to transform into a golden-brown delicacy, frying approximately 10-12 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F, guaranteeing both crispiness and thorough cooking.
- Transition fried chicken to a wire rack or absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and preserve the perfect crunch.
Notes
- Boost flavor by adding minced herbs like thyme or rosemary to the buttermilk marinade for extra depth.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper to suit personal heat preferences.
- Ensure crispy texture by double-dredging chicken in flour mixture, creating a thicker, crunchier coating.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without overcooking or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg