Down-Home Southern Fried Chicken

Soaking the chicken in buttermilk before dredging adds a bit of a tangy flavor, and using cracker meal in the coating mixture adds extra crunch. The easy, creamy coleslaw makes a perfect accompaniment for the crispy chicken.Recipe: Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw

Treat your family to a meal of old-fashioned fried chicken that's "just like Mama used to make". You'll love it, even if your mama never actually made fried chicken.Recipe: Mama's Fried Chicken

A double dose of pepper–red and black–adds a kick to this fried chicken. The light and crispy coating features saltine cracker crumbs in addition to the flour and baking powder.Recipe: Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken

Skip the skillet and use a baking sheet instead. A coating of breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese and chili powder sets this oven-fried chicken apart from basic fried chicken recipes.Recipe: Oven-Fried Chicken

If you're feeding a big crowd, this recipe is a great choice. Cutting up a whole chicken instead of buying prepackaged pieces is a great way to save money. See the video on Cutting Up a Whole Chicken.Recipe: Timely Fried Chicken

Use panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) to get an extra-crispy coating on your chicken. Because it's oven-fried, there's no need for oil, so one serving has only 3.7 grams of fat.Recipe: Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

It's hard to beat a crispy fried chicken that you can make in about 30 minutes with only 3 ingredients. Hint: Ranch dressing and instant potato flakes are the magic ingredients.Recipe: Fake-and-Bake Fried Chicken

The distinctive flavor of this oven-fried chicken comes from chili-garlic sauce and pineapple juice. It's a great choice for weeknight dinners when you're tired of the "same ol' chicken recipes."Recipe: Fiery Fried Chicken