With its crunchy outside and juicy inside, this classic American dish is made by coating chicken in seasoned flour and frying it just right.
It’s twice-fried to create an incredibly crispy texture and often tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce that’s packed with flavors from gochujang (Korean chili paste), garlic, and honey.
Buttermilk fried chicken starts with marinating the chicken in a zesty buttermilk blend. After being coated in seasoned flour, it’s fried to crispy perfection.
Bringing a spicy kick to fried chicken, Jamaica’s jerk fried chicken features chicken marinated in a bold jerk spice mix that includes scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, garlic, and allspice.
This delightful dish merges crispy fried chicken with soft, sweet waffles. Topped with maple syrup, it’s an indulgent meal that’s comforting at any time of day.
Japan offers its own take on fried chicken with Chicken Katsu. Boneless chicken breasts are coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown.
In Indonesia, fried chicken sate features marinated chicken pieces that are skewered and fried, then served with a rich peanut sauce. It includes spices like turmeric and garlic, giving it a distinctive flavor.
“Poulet Frit” in France is a comforting dish with a French flair. Chicken is seasoned with herbs like thyme and rosemary before being pan-fried.