What is National Fried Chicken Day?
Chicken enthusiasts around the country celebrate National Fried Chicken Day by dining at a nearby restaurant, home, or an outdoor picnic.
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Scottish immigrants brought their deep-fried chicken in fat to the southern United States. Fried chicken soon became a staple in the American South after its introduction to the South. Cooks used seasonings 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. The breading gives the chicken a crisp coating on the outside. To some, knowing how to get a crisp on the chicken may be elusive. However, some of the best cooks will tell you the secrets to making the crispest 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 chicken will be more tender if we allow it to rest, just like beef and pork.
Traditionally, the chicken is fried in lard. However, corn oil, peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil are all commonly used.
