Raymon Kim's Southern-Style Fried Chicken

American Southern-style fried chicken with tender meat from homemade buttermilk brine, paired with crispy bacon waffles for a delicious sweet-savory balance

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Using cornstarch in the batter results in less gluten formation, giving a much crispier, cookie-like texture compared to traditional Korean fried chicken.
  • For extra spiciness, add sliced green chili peppers to the brine when marinating—the heat will penetrate deep into the meat.
  • Southern-style fried chicken should not be cooked at high heat, as this causes the outside to burn before the inside is done. The key is slow, even cooking at around 160 degrees.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy crispy, authentic American-style fried chicken at home instead of typical franchise chicken.
  • People looking to experience the soul food delight of the sweet-savory combo of waffles, chicken, and maple syrup.

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