Biggest Loser Winning Fried Chicken Recipes

GORDON RAMSAY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a med-size bowl, add the buttermilk with a good pinch of salt and combine well. Remove from refrigerating and let stand till back to room temperature before frying. Wrap the bowl with cling film and refrigerate overnight, or if using, rite away no less than 30 minutes.
• Once able to deep fry, pour oil into a heavy-based sauté pan or hob-proof dutch-oven or casserole dish. Now place on the med flame until the oil reaches 340°F, or you can test if the oil is ready by dropping a cube of bread into the oil, letting it sizzle and turn brown in 30 seconds.
• Add the flour to a plate and combine it with the spices and a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken Thigh and Legs from the buttermilk. Remove any excess buttermilk by shaking, coat with the flour, and ensure all sides are coated.
• Fry the chicken in single layer batches, turning over continually for 25-30 minutes until you reach evenly golden on all sides. After finishing frying, remove excess oil by placing the chicken on kitchen paper and serving warm.
• Divide the celery stalk and cut each diagonally into slices sticks about 1/2 in. thick. Place aside in a large size bowl.
• Put a small 4 qtr. saucepan over medium-high heat and combine all the remaining components with a 1/4 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Get water to boil, then decrease the heat to simmer and mix until the sugar and salt have melted. Taste and balance the spice as needed. You want a good balance between sour and sweet after allowing the liquid to cool until warm.
• Now pour the pickling liquid over the celery sticks and leave to cool thoroughly before eating. The pickle will last for up to a month if stored in a sealed jar in the fridge.

BEST-EVER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 6-10 minutes on each side or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 1 tablespoon salt with 3 quarts water in a large bowl or container. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
• Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over chicken.
• In a large sealable plastic bag, combine remaining pepper mixture and flour. Add 2 pieces chicken to bag and shake well to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shaking off extra flour, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Take a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer, for which you have a lid, and fit with a candy or deep-frying thermometer. Add oil and bacon drippings and heat to 360 degrees over medium heat; the oil will ripple and possibly give off a few wisps of smoke.
• Using tongs, immediately add chicken pieces, skin side down (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan). The oil will drop to about 325 degrees, where it should stay; adjust heat so that oil is bubbling gently around the pieces. Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 minutes. Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and cook another 5 to 9 minutes, depending on size of pieces. If necessary for even browning, turn pieces over a few times toward the end.
• Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

BIGGEST LOSER - WINNING "FRIED" CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly mist a small nonstick baking sheet with olive oil spray.
• In a medium shallow bowl, combine the yogurt, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
• Place 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs or crushed crispbread in another medium shallow bowl. Set next to the yogurt mixture. Dip one chicken breast into the yogurt mixture to coat. Transfer to the crumbs to coat evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Add the remaining two tablespoons crumbs to the owl. Repeat the procedure with the second breast. Place on the baking sheet, not touching the other breast.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• Serve immediately.