List of fried chicken dishes

List of Fried Chicken Dishes

Fried chicken is a dish that is popular worldwide, consisting of chicken that is typically battered and then deep-fried, pan-fried, or pressure-fried. The breading adds a crispy coating to the exterior of the chicken. Variations of fried chicken are found in many cuisines, each with its own set of ingredients and preparation methods. This article provides a list of some of the most popular and unique fried chicken dishes from around the world.

United States

In the United States, fried chicken is a staple in Southern cuisine. The chicken is typically marinated in buttermilk before being coated with flour or breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. Some popular variations include:

• Nashville hot chicken: A type of fried chicken that is a local specialty of Nashville, Tennessee. The chicken is marinated in a water-based blend of seasoning, floured, fried, and finally sauced using a paste that has been spiced with cayenne pepper. It is served atop slices of white bread with pickle chips.

• Chicken and waffles: A sweet and savory dish that pairs fried chicken with a waffle. It is a part of American soul food and Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.

Asia

Asian cuisines also have a variety of fried chicken dishes, often incorporating local flavors and cooking techniques.

• Karaage: A Japanese cooking technique in which various foods, most often chicken, are deep fried in oil. The chicken is typically marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger before being coated with potato starch and fried.

• Ayam goreng: An Indonesian and Malaysian dish consisting of chicken deep-fried in oil. The chicken is usually marinated with a mixture of spices before being fried.

• Korean fried chicken: A popular dish in South Korea, the chicken is fried twice to make it extra crispy and often served with beer in a combo known as "chimaek".

Europe

European countries also have their own versions of fried chicken.

• Schnitzel: A dish that originated in Austria, it consists of a thin slice of meat (including chicken) coated with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs, then fried.

• Chicken Kiev: A dish of boneless chicken breast pounded and rolled around cold garlic butter with herbs, then breaded and either fried or baked.

See also

• Fried food
• List of chicken dishes
• List of deep fried foods

References

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