Fried chicken is a favorite American dish. This dish can vary depending on the cooking method, the toppings added afterward, and even the special ingredients people choose to create a unique dish. Reddit users made fried chicken that turned out so delicious they posted it on social media. Here are those mouth-watering images!
Fried Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Spicy Mayo
This is a chicken sandwich that was prepared by Reddit user AkkiV, containing slaw and spicy mayo. To prepare this sauce, the user mixed 1 finely grated garlic clove, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp of Louisiana-style hot pepper sauce, 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion, 1 thinly sliced jalapeño, 4 cups of thinly sliced cabbage, 1/2 cup of bread-and-butter pickle slices and 1/4 cup of pickle juice.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Thinly Sliced Fries
This Reddit user mentioned that she had to zoom in for the photo because she had to capture the crunchiness of the fried chicken. She also revealed that to make the French fries turn out so well, she had to cut some potatoes really thin and then coated them in seasonings, and later fried them at a super high temperature for a short time. A reply from user [borrado] expressed: “If you soak the potatoes in ice water before cooking and then dry them, it will get the surface starch out and they won’t brown as much.”
Fried Chicken in Bao Buns
The chicken sandwich in the images is a Korean-style version made with bao buns, according to Reddit user thetuque. The person who posted the image revealed that the fried chicken sauce is made with Gochujang, sugar, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, butter, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch and spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Mashed Potato Cornbread Cake with Fried Chicken
Reddit user Gibby5683 revealed that the cake made of cornbread containing smashed potatoes and topped with the fried chicken was for his boyfriend’s birthday. Some users like euratowel struggled to grasp that it was a cornbread cake rather than a sweet dish, and consequently had doubts about its flavor: “I forgot the cornbread for a second and was immediately disgusted.”
Fried Chicken Poutine
To prepare the chicken fried poutine in the image, Reddit user cmcdonald2001 had to mix 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 1/2 cups of vegetable stock, 1 tsp of chicken base, 1/2 tsp of beef base, 1 tsp of fresh ground pepper, 1/2 tsp of sage, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder, 7 oz of cheese curds, 1 egg, 1 tsp of diced green onion and 1/2 cup of seasoned flour.
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Fried Chicken with French Fries & Southern Style Biscuits
Reddit user GQuesnelle commented that he loves frying in his cast iron but that day he chose the deep fryer because of the quantity of chicken he had to prepare. He mentioned the chicken and the biscuits got a sweet-and-savory element, and he threw the latter in there because it’s a traditional food. Finally, he added that he could have prepared some sort of béchamel gravy.
Korean Fried Chicken
Some comments pointed out that the recipe for this fried chicken is not representative of KFC, it’s a very typical Korean Fried Chicken recipe that mixes potato starch and flour. A reply from angrynewyawka mentioned it’s a recipe from Maangchi, a cook that’s always warm and cheerful in her cooking videos and inspires people.
Fried Chicken in Bao Buns with Sriracha Mayo
Reddit user [borrado] revealed that this open-style bao buns are really popular in Asia because you can stuff them with whatever food you have in the fridge and they hold up to reheating much better than regular buns. He also added: “The spicy fried chicken is 4 pieces of boneless chicken thighs with 3/4 cup of sriracha, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of sweet paprika, 1/2 cup of vodka, 3 cups of plain flour, vegetable oil for deep frying, sliced onion to serve, sea salt and sriracha mayonnaise.”
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Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Nugget Taco
Reddit user Acg67 mentioned that the photo shows a Nashville hot fried chicken nugget taco in a scallion pancake shell that tasted good but it could have benefited from a dipping sauce of sorts. Getting the scallion pancake shell to stay in the shape was a trial and error, according to user Acg67: “Had to deep-fry it around a little tinfoil mold I made. Tried pan frying, and some other ways but none worked.”
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Reddit user Andy-rooo revealed that you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs to make this sandwich. You’ll have to brine them in dill pickle juice for about 3 hours, then pat dry them, and mix them in a bowl with buttermilk and 1 tbsp of salt, 1 tbsp of pepper, 2 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 tsp of cayenne, 1 tbsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of celery salt, 1 tsp of powdered coriander, 1 tsp of powdered sage and 1 tsp of sweet paprika.
Korean Fried Chicken
Reddit user agastyarjuna mentioned that she paired that fried chicken with the cherry tomatoes that appeared on the side, and also with rice but she can also recommend a side of kimchi or pickled radish. She also added: “It always gets quite messy when I deep fry the chicken on the stovetop, and my soju green bottle didn’t last long.”
Fried Chicken and French Toast
The combination of toast and fried chicken stems from the fact that Reddit user darkrealm190 moved to Korea, where this pairing is common. He mentioned that, having grown up in New Orleans, he was used to eating chicken and waffles, and in Korean culture, this was the closest equivalent he could find. Finally, he remarked: “It could taste better cause you could make it into a French toast chicken sandwich!”
Sour Cream & Chive Fried Chicken Biscuit with Chipotle Honey Butter
The recipe for the Chipotle Honey Butter was revealed by Reddit user [borrado]. He mentioned you’ll have to mix 3 tbsp of room temperature unsalted butter, 1 heaped tbsp of honey, 1/4 tsp of chipotle paste, 1/4 tsp of sriracha and 1 pinch of ancho chili powder. While the chicken is made from 4 boneless & skinless chicken thighs, 1 tbsp of sriracha, 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of ‘Tropics Hot & Spicy’ chicken fry mix, 1/2 cup of cornflour, 1/2 bottle of beer and 1 liter of vegetable oil.
Fried Chicken Sliders with Goat Cheese and Honey
Reddit user cmcdonald2001 revealed that the fried chicken sliders with goat cheese and honey came about as an idea because he is a big fan of Southern food of the U.S. even though he comes from the north. He also expressed that he had never considered goat cheese with pepper jelly, as one reply suggested, but he thinks it could pair wonderfully in this dish.
Chicken Fried Steak with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
One Reddit user finished cooking the dish and presented it, he realized it needed more gravy, so after the picture he poured some more in there. A reply from bbbdc mentioned: “I don’t like to cover fried food in sauce because it makes everything mushy. I prefer gravy on the side and dip my fried chicken in it. Other, non-crispy, food gets doused though.”
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
As you can see from this burger, it took Reddit user barrelproof nine hours to prepare that bun. He revealed that once you start using a sourdough starter, you need to take more time to develop gluten and flavor, but as he enjoys cooking, and most of the time is unattended, it’s no issue for him. He also revealed that the sauce is a gochugaru blend in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and honey.
Regular Fried Chicken
Not all fried chicken has to be served as a sandwich or with a special sauce. In this case, Reddit user ShaolinDude prepared it quite simply, though the image makes you want to eat it all. The user revealed that he had marinated the chicken the day before with his preferred spices and coated the chicken in a mixture of egg, flour, baking soda, pepper, salt, and spicy paprika powder.
Pickled Brine – Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Reddit user Andy-rooo revealed that the sandwich in the image is a pickled brine- buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. He mentioned he used boneless skinless chicken thighs and brined them in dill pickle juice for about 3 hours, and then pat dry them. Then, you should combine it with a sauce made in a bowl with buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, cayenne, dried oregano, celery salt and powdered coriander.
Panko Crusted Fried Chicken Sandwich with Chili Mayo and Cabbage
The sandwich in the image consists of fried chicken accompanied by chili mayo and cabbage, according to Reddit user giraffepro. The sauce seems to be the key to this dish and given the size of the fried chicken it could easily come across as dry at times, especially considering the bun. It’s hard to imagine a sandwich with that much fried chicken not featuring a flavorful sauce.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Reddit user nariekselym mentioned that the chicken in the sandwich consists of marinated boneless, skinless thighs with added spices like garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper, and finally mixed with buttermilk and pickle juice. He also revealed that he cooked it in a small deep fryer and used vegetable or peanut oil.
Conclusion
Whether served in a bun, on its own with a dipping sauce, paired with French fries, or prepared with international sauces, fried chicken is certainly not going out of style. On the contrary, people are choosing it more and more often. Chicken enthusiasts can take full advantage of all these different combinations.
