Nothing says "Welcome Home" better than a big platter of fried chicken. Instead of picking up a bucket, save a little money and make it yourself.
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June 03, 2009
1 of 10Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
Recipe A marriage of Southern favorites: Our salty-sweet brine of brown sugar and freshly brewed tea infuses this picnic-perfect chicken with juicy flavor before frying. Bonus: The tannins in tea act as a natural tenderizer.
Fried Chicken Recipe 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.
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Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken
Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe 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.
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5 of 10Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw
Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw Recipe 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.
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6 of 10James Carrier
Oven-Fried Chicken
Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe 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.
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Timely Fried Chicken
Timely Fried Chicken Recipe 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.
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8 of 10Photo: Karry Hosford
Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken
Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe 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.
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9 of 10Photo: David Prince
Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken
Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken Recipe 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.
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10 of 10Photo: John Kernick
Fiery "Fried" Chicken
Fiery "Fried" Chicken Recipe 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."