What is National Fried Chicken Day?
Chicken enthusiasts around the country celebrate National Fried Chicken Day by dineling at a nearby restaurant, home, or an outdoor picnic.
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The southern United States brought their Scottish immigrants' tradition of deep-frying chicken in fat to the southern United States. Fried chicken quickly became a staple in the American South following its introduction to the South. Cooks added seasoning and spices to enhance the chicken's flavor over time.
Fried chicken is a dish made from chicken pieces floured or battered and then pan-fried, deep-fried, or pressure-fried. It is either pan-fried, deep-fried, or pressure-fried. The breading gives the chicken a crispy coating on the exterior. To some, finding a crisp on the chicken can be daunting. However, some of the best cooks will tell you the secrets to making the crispiest fried chicken are seasoning properly and early in the process, adding starch to your flour, and frying your chicken at the right temperature. To allow the juices to be absorbed back into the meat, let the chicken rest before serving. The oil should be 300°F. The chicken will be more tender if we allow it to rest, just like beef and pork.
The chicken is traditionally fried in lard. Corn oil, peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil are also commonly used. However, corn oil, peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil are also common.
