The Best Fried Chicken You'll Ever Make | Epicurious 101

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In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best crispy fried chicken at home.
00:00 Intro
00:19 Prepping chicken
01:24 Making the brine
03:13 Dredging
05:09 Frying the chicken
07:21 Tasting
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  • @Metoobie
    @Metoobie20 күн бұрын

    Fun fact : this chicken willfully gave its life when it found out that Frank was doing the cooking.

  • @reinkengen5237

    @reinkengen5237

    19 күн бұрын

    is that a compliment or an insult? I can't tell

  • @Metoobie

    @Metoobie

    19 күн бұрын

    @@reinkengen5237 Compliment. Frank is an artist and a genius!

  • @Dax893

    @Dax893

    18 күн бұрын

    Not a fact, but you made it fun. Frank's recipe just might get me to try making fried chicken again. Last time was a schmozzle, someone else's shallow fry fried chicken. Never again.

  • @kevilhoukholhousa2082

    @kevilhoukholhousa2082

    17 күн бұрын

    Wow really? Thats amazing

  • @sharkparty1027

    @sharkparty1027

    16 күн бұрын

    Cool story bro. Fun Fact: your mom is a hole.

  • @MatthiaGryffine
    @MatthiaGryffine20 күн бұрын

    It's always a great day when Frank is cooking

  • @asherbelles1305
    @asherbelles130520 күн бұрын

    Thanks for an excellent fried chicken recipe that avoids double frying! Finally something for real people

  • @kevcole3333

    @kevcole3333

    11 күн бұрын

    Where the f is the recip

  • @creativemindplay

    @creativemindplay

    10 күн бұрын

    What are you talking about. I've been making amazing chicken for 30 years with no recipe and never double fried once. The issue is you!❤

  • @chrislawson1233

    @chrislawson1233

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@@kevcole3333 just watch the video and write down what he says. This is more of a technique than a recipe. There's a lot of room for interpretation.

  • @Tonyhouse1168
    @Tonyhouse116820 күн бұрын

    “Chef Frank, we need a fried chicken video” “Perfect! Let me start raising my chickens in my hand built coops fed only with grain I planted and grew with sunlight that I harnessed and keep in jars” LOVE YOU CHEF FRANK! Never change!

  • @babyhuey6342

    @babyhuey6342

    20 күн бұрын

    LMAO this is a basic AF fried chicken recipe that barely takes any time.

  • @koalasez1200

    @koalasez1200

    18 күн бұрын

    Yum! ❤ I add in a little marjoram to my flour mixture with a couple other things. My great grandma’s cast iron is calling me to fry some up!

  • @michaelbendavid777

    @michaelbendavid777

    16 күн бұрын

    ​@@babyhuey6342 If you watch the older videos you will get the joke 😂

  • @bodhileaf
    @bodhileaf19 күн бұрын

    Chef Frank is the only chef I know that gives a 101 class that actually learn something (27 year chef...)

  • @afino61_
    @afino61_20 күн бұрын

    "It's fried chicken....I love fried chicken!"

  • @MoneyLong_BrokePocketz
    @MoneyLong_BrokePocketz20 күн бұрын

    Yall had me in a chokehold during the pandemic

  • @gandoff7840

    @gandoff7840

    20 күн бұрын

    Kinky

  • @linwu1014
    @linwu101416 күн бұрын

    I remember watching Chef Frank's early video on Epicurious and remember him being rather stern and monotonous. Thesedays he's much more talkative and warm. One thing never change is how informative and methodical he is, yet, his cooking is very approachable.

  • @starfrost1998
    @starfrost199820 күн бұрын

    me: lets see this recipe im hungry Frank: so youll be able to eat this in 3 days maybe

  • @janfwagner
    @janfwagner20 күн бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of Chef Proto and can watch him forever. Love that tip with the mustard powder! I shall try it. I use spicy paprika instead of hot sauce for my marinade.

  • @Rhaechella
    @Rhaechella20 күн бұрын

    Reminds me of my granny’s fried chicken in the cast iron! Beautiful 🥲

  • @mplstb
    @mplstb19 күн бұрын

    Frank's 101 videos are always fun and informative... Keep 'em comin'.

  • @ianm2170
    @ianm217018 күн бұрын

    Chef Proto...the perfect name for the foremost chicken fryer out there.

  • @animeanibe
    @animeanibe20 күн бұрын

    Thanks chef Frank. Pure gold!

  • @hoosiered471
    @hoosiered47120 күн бұрын

    YES!!!! Thanks for the great video Chef Frank!!!!

  • @JuanOmega99
    @JuanOmega9920 күн бұрын

    I literally thought about making fried chicken yesterday and you guys made a whole episode for me?? Thank you!!

  • @eloefke
    @eloefke20 күн бұрын

    I love chef frank and even with this basic recipe you should add the same seasoning you put in the marinade in the flour as well add msg to it and sprinkle a little salt when it comes out the oil but everyone knows the dark meat is better

  • @ayoakum4520
    @ayoakum452019 күн бұрын

    I try all your recipes and like a real geek I am super excited to try this one on Saturday...plz do more vids cuz we love them.

  • @eliancontreras678
    @eliancontreras67820 күн бұрын

    “Yes Frank” we all said in unison

  • @darlateegarden7595
    @darlateegarden759514 күн бұрын

    Looks amazing! Thx for sharing, I hope to try this one very soon! ❤

  • @spidey475
    @spidey4753 күн бұрын

    This was the best crust on my fried chicken ever. Surprisingly, I came here AFTER already making my brine, and it was spot on to yours: buttermilk and hot sauce and seasoning. Thanks for the great dredging tip!

  • @franklinumpherville4437
    @franklinumpherville443717 күн бұрын

    So simple to understand I always pay attention on on infor before I do the steps I give two thumbs up. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.

  • @sallgoodman2323
    @sallgoodman232311 күн бұрын

    Last week I tried making fried chicken, it was a hit and miss on several things. But after watching this video I"m excited to put it all together tomorrow. Thanks for making the process even clearer. I LOOOOOVE Fried Chicken.

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
    @dr.braxygilkeycruises146019 күн бұрын

    I love Chef Frank!!!!!

  • @jaykun182
    @jaykun18214 күн бұрын

    This guy does not miss! I have made every recipe of his on here, every single one chefs kiss 😘👌

  • @arnaldorentes5371
    @arnaldorentes537113 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Frank!

  • @jagerzaku9160
    @jagerzaku91606 күн бұрын

    We love Frank!!!

  • @kjoachim10
    @kjoachim1020 күн бұрын

    Nothing better than Chef Frank and fried chicken!!!

  • @sandyhoward6755
    @sandyhoward675519 күн бұрын

    😂❤❤❤ That Crunch makes us smiiiiile !!

  • @Icingdeath786
    @Icingdeath78616 күн бұрын

    I love this video! I brine the chicken THEN soak it in butter milk. Doing them together saves so much time. Also I love the combo of flavors. I think I’d add different spices (like paprika) in the flour mix. Also I never thought about double dredging but that makes SO MUCH sense. Also I love that you deep fried it in a shallow cast iron pan. That saves a lot of oil!

  • @BradiKal61
    @BradiKal6120 күн бұрын

    Yeah I will be doing this soon

  • @MarkWladika
    @MarkWladika20 күн бұрын

    Don't forget to let the oil get back up to temp between batches.

  • @akmsten8
    @akmsten85 күн бұрын

    I love the heart-shaped bowls.

  • @Shazam999
    @Shazam99915 күн бұрын

    There’s a place in town that debones their chicken before frying. I love it. Turns out very well.

  • @shaboom362
    @shaboom36220 күн бұрын

    Would like to try some of Chef Proto’s food. Wonder if he has a restaurant or offerers tastings at his culinary school

  • @C1nderfire
    @C1nderfire10 күн бұрын

    I saving this one!

  • @marinasanford6057
    @marinasanford605718 күн бұрын

    Wow… I just found him. I’m IN 🙆🏽‍♀️🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @JoeM13392
    @JoeM133925 күн бұрын

    Frank posts a video, I watch it. Simple as that.

  • @jm9371
    @jm937115 сағат бұрын

    Stellar. I normally buy boneless chicken thighs anyway as they as so forgiving on the BBQ. I can do this one... thanks.

  • @leucthuan2810
    @leucthuan28106 күн бұрын

    I love fried chicken 🐔🐓Thank you. I hope I will meet this chef to try his chicken one day.

  • @MegaVin99
    @MegaVin9916 күн бұрын

    Yep. Definitely making this! Watch out chickens!

  • @deniseheins2133
    @deniseheins213320 күн бұрын

    Badia Roasted Garlic Powder 👋 Outstanding tutorial as always!

  • @McCulleyJr
    @McCulleyJr19 күн бұрын

    I'm gonna make this next week, thanks!

  • @user-ol5pq4ir4z

    @user-ol5pq4ir4z

    16 күн бұрын

    tell me how it goes!:)

  • @kaeez

    @kaeez

    7 күн бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @JoseGarcia-oo4mc
    @JoseGarcia-oo4mc15 күн бұрын

    Great video , what kind of oil , do you use?

  • @DaboooogA
    @DaboooogA8 күн бұрын

    The boneless thigh approach is great

  • @JoseMontes-ul3mv
    @JoseMontes-ul3mv13 күн бұрын

    Recipe saved!!! 😮😊❤

  • @alvinaditya1610
    @alvinaditya161011 күн бұрын

    its a a little brown, some people might say its burnt, but for a single frying technique for me that is perfect

  • @ginnyweatherbee7941
    @ginnyweatherbee794120 күн бұрын

    Yum

  • @JeffreyChadwell
    @JeffreyChadwell20 күн бұрын

    What do you do with the oil when you're done?

  • @MBFNTC
    @MBFNTC20 күн бұрын

    What do you do with the oil?

  • @Beeping_Beeps
    @Beeping_Beeps20 күн бұрын

    Lovely video as usual, one ask please: when a temp or measurement is mentioned can you add a caption with metric equivalents? No idea what temps in F are and it really breaks a flow to have to pause and convert :(

  • @jalapenopapii
    @jalapenopapii20 күн бұрын

    Chicken thighs definitely the new meta 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @UltraStyle-AI
    @UltraStyle-AI15 күн бұрын

    Interesting fried chicken recipe. I'm assuming the hot sauce is what tenderizes the meat. I tried it with pickle juice and it turned out fantastic. Personally I prefer a thinner crust that's easier to chew.

  • @r.e.p.9004
    @r.e.p.900415 күн бұрын

    Is there something I could use to replace the buttermilk? Like yogurt ?

  • @jack42011
    @jack4201116 күн бұрын

    I use different spices, but the buttermilk double dredge is the way to go@ Kosher chickens here so no need to brine overnight,

  • @luigiberner4628
    @luigiberner462819 күн бұрын

    Do you ever add corn starch or cayanne or comino to the flour mix? I'm thinking yes.

  • @user-ep1ve3oe7j
    @user-ep1ve3oe7j12 күн бұрын

    Give us the exact measurements of all the ingredients

  • @terfalicious
    @terfalicious19 күн бұрын

    Can you use bamboo flour to make it keto? Thx!

  • @ianmcgaughey1
    @ianmcgaughey120 күн бұрын

    Ghee is the best thing to fry chicken in

  • @MadonnnaMae
    @MadonnnaMae18 күн бұрын

    I love fried chicken especially spicy 🌶️ fried chicken 😋.

  • @maryburak7070
    @maryburak707017 күн бұрын

    Is there a link to this recipe?

  • @tompoynton
    @tompoynton13 күн бұрын

    Sweet potato starch is the best coating imo

  • @chrislawson1233
    @chrislawson123310 күн бұрын

    "Chicken needs to brine for 12 hours!" °me up at 5am brining chicken°

  • @bigcedar61
    @bigcedar6120 күн бұрын

    Can this recipe be used for Chicken Freid Steak?

  • @stevenlawrence5733
    @stevenlawrence57338 күн бұрын

    What kind of oil are you frying with??? Can I use olive oil?

  • @jred5153
    @jred515319 күн бұрын

    I prefer 1/3 potato starch to 2/3 ap flour. But, to each their own.

  • @farina.l1199
    @farina.l119910 күн бұрын

    Recipe available?

  • @shafiemukhre
    @shafiemukhre5 күн бұрын

    What to do with that oil after?

  • @michelefiorilla9714
    @michelefiorilla971410 күн бұрын

    Could you please put a written recipe for the brine? Also, amounts of dry ingredients for the dredge? First time I have actually wanted to make fried chicken after watching this, but a bit difficult to try and go back and write down amounts so I can try. Thank you Chef Frank.

  • @ladynikkie
    @ladynikkie20 күн бұрын

    Everyone has different ways of cooking fried chicken but I may try to cook Frank's method one day

  • @tspidey007
    @tspidey00716 күн бұрын

    Lard is the best choice for frying chicken.

  • @dwashington7292
    @dwashington729215 күн бұрын

    What is the max brine time?

  • @backwoodshunter.2439
    @backwoodshunter.243919 күн бұрын

    Dumb question… how does the brine make it more juicy? When I smoke salmon, I use a brine on the fish to pull the moisture out of it before smoking. Guess I’m just a little confused on if brines pull moisture out of meat or make it more moist

  • @moonlitxangel5771

    @moonlitxangel5771

    17 күн бұрын

    Juicyness and tenderness is what a brine is for. You don't pull moisture out by brining, you infuse moisture and seasoning IN. The meat soaks up the brine in its own way which leads to a juicier and more tender piece of meat.

  • @Rangelife1980
    @Rangelife198014 күн бұрын

    Is there a link to a recipe with ingredient amounts?

  • @jasonsandlerspeaks
    @jasonsandlerspeaks20 күн бұрын

    If I don't do dairy, what liquid could I use as a brine to get such delish looking chicken?

  • @nawawie4159

    @nawawie4159

    20 күн бұрын

    pickle juice

  • @Flk0217

    @Flk0217

    20 күн бұрын

    @@nawawie4159this. It’s what lots of places do in place of buttermilk.

  • @jasonsandlerspeaks

    @jasonsandlerspeaks

    20 күн бұрын

    @@nawawie4159 oh wow, I'd never have thought, thanks.

  • @TReZxDrEaMz
    @TReZxDrEaMz14 күн бұрын

    That would also make a great sandwich😋

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity20 күн бұрын

    This is how I make mine, though my crust is always bland...so I guess I'm not adding enough salt there. I'll try a lot more, like a Frank amount more, next time and see if it improves.

  • @MrDrivingFaster

    @MrDrivingFaster

    18 күн бұрын

    It’s the flour you use. Use 2/3 strong bread type four and 1/3 corn meal.

  • @_Toxicity

    @_Toxicity

    18 күн бұрын

    @@MrDrivingFaster Thanks!

  • @sallgoodman2323

    @sallgoodman2323

    10 күн бұрын

    @@MrDrivingFaster Yeah, thanks. I'm developing my fried chicken recipe and trying new tips helps

  • @sparasyte
    @sparasyte7 күн бұрын

    what do I do with the brjne and the remaining flour?

  • @jamesmcgivern4928
    @jamesmcgivern492820 күн бұрын

    What do you do with the oil after?

  • @vanghostvvs

    @vanghostvvs

    20 күн бұрын

    if its not too dark, i reuse it if i wanna make fries with my chicken, if it is dark, i have a compost section near my garden i dump it into the soil.

  • @GodzHarleyGirlStudio

    @GodzHarleyGirlStudio

    20 күн бұрын

    Filter it through a coffee filter and reuse it.

  • @trusarmor4957
    @trusarmor495720 күн бұрын

    what do you do with the Oil afterwords ?

  • @GodzHarleyGirlStudio

    @GodzHarleyGirlStudio

    20 күн бұрын

    Filter it through a coffee filter and reuse it.

  • @BradiKal61

    @BradiKal61

    20 күн бұрын

    We strain our oil through a seive lined with unbleached paper towels. After multiple cooking cycles the oil will get too dark and thats when we replace it.

  • @MrJFranHarr
    @MrJFranHarr15 күн бұрын

    Do you have to use buttermilk?

  • @marthatassi293
    @marthatassi29316 күн бұрын

    Question: Do you leave the chicken out after the first dredge or put it in the fridge? Thanks.

  • @kaplada22

    @kaplada22

    7 күн бұрын

    Out.

  • @anvikloitongbam5980
    @anvikloitongbam598019 күн бұрын

    what about eggs in the brine ? also personally i like to add corn flour ( about 1/3 of the amount of the all purpose flour )

  • @MrSidekickone
    @MrSidekickone14 күн бұрын

    What are the correct measurements?

  • @munny_1206
    @munny_12069 күн бұрын

    My mom said I was born with my boning knife in hand believe it or not -Just Saiyan!

  • @Pooja_Dubey
    @Pooja_Dubey20 күн бұрын

    👏

  • @necronticgaming6186
    @necronticgaming618615 күн бұрын

    0:54 my mom is malding at me when i'm making fried chicken with boneless thighs because it's hard

  • @isaacschactler3801
    @isaacschactler380120 күн бұрын

    Hmmmm. Have you been measurements for the brine???

  • @mduvigneaud
    @mduvigneaud20 күн бұрын

    @6:18 I have only a minor disagreement here. In some rare cases water can get super heated to above boiling and then flash into steam. If you have a pan of oil that seems like it should be way hot enough to boil water out of food be careful. Frying in new grapeseed oil has given very unexpected results a few times.

  • @creativemindplay
    @creativemindplay10 күн бұрын

    I love Frank and I stan his bona fides but the title of this video simply cannot be accurate.

  • @emadaldaous8815
    @emadaldaous881520 күн бұрын

    What are the measurements for the brine

  • @vanghostvvs

    @vanghostvvs

    20 күн бұрын

    depends on what you use for the brine and how much chicken youre making, i usually use a cup or 2 of pickle juice and a cup of whole milk instead of buttermilk but if you are using buttermilk i would buy either a quart or a pint depending on how much chicken you are making and the hot sauce is up to you. pickle juice and hot sauce both have vinegar that really helps break down the muscle fibers in the chicken which makes it juicy, the acidity of the buttermilk does that as well which is why i use pickle juice for acidity and whole milk to make the brine a bit thicker which helps the dry flour stick better, and i can still add either hot sauce or spicy seasonings to the brine to give it a kick.

  • @sunflowersandbones
    @sunflowersandbones20 күн бұрын

    I hope Dan is ok - haven’t seen a gadget video in quite some time and I miss them!

  • @Strait_fan
    @Strait_fan10 күн бұрын

    link to the recipe with measurements?

  • @owen9510
    @owen951020 күн бұрын

    Bones just get in my way.

  • @aisback1990
    @aisback199020 күн бұрын

    0:40 boning chicken lol

  • @jzilla1234
    @jzilla123420 күн бұрын

    lots of boning today

  • @jamesgarner2103
    @jamesgarner210312 күн бұрын

    KFC and Popeyes despise this video. It angers them to no end. well done!

  • @gramblor1
    @gramblor120 күн бұрын

    I'd like to know what the salt to flour ratio is in the dredge. Two tablespoons of salt to how much flour?

  • @kaylarotondi1293

    @kaylarotondi1293

    20 күн бұрын

    just measure with your heart, it’s literally just salt. throw a few pinches in

  • @anvikloitongbam5980

    @anvikloitongbam5980

    19 күн бұрын

    well most of the salt is going to be in the brine so you dont need to add much , just a few pinches almost ..... 10 percent ?? of the dredge , you can alwys adjust the salt in the dredge after eating some fried ones .

  • @microchipmatt
    @microchipmatt17 күн бұрын

    Im hungry.

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity20 күн бұрын

    Epicurious? Is everything okay? You don't seem to come out with videos as often. I'm missing you.

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