Dairy free fried chicken Recipe

Name: Dairy free fried chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 10 bay leaves; 4 lemons halved; 1 head of garlic split; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns; 2 cup kosher or table salt; 1/2 cup honey; 8 piece chicken (2 legs, breast, thighs,wings) or whatever you prefer; 8 cup all purpose flour; 3 tbsp garlic powder (or granulated); 2 tbsp paprika; 2 tbsp Onion powder (or granulated); 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp salt and pepper; 4 cup water; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 quart Canola, vegetable or peanut oil...your preference

Servings: persons

1 gallon water
10 bay leaves
4 lemons halved
1 head of garlic split
1 bunch fresh thyme
1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
2 cup kosher or table salt
1/2 cup honey
8 piece chicken (2 legs, breast, thighs,wings) or whatever you prefer
8 cup all purpose flour
3 tbsp garlic powder (or granulated)
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp Onion powder (or granulated)
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp salt and pepper
4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 quart Canola, vegetable or peanut oil...your preference

1
Combine all brine ingredients and bring to a boil.
2
Then cool down and put chicken pieces in covered for up to 12 hours (minimal of 1 hour).
3
Brine can be made 3 days ahead of time
4
For slurry mix flour and water together in mixing dish.
5
Should be a heavy cream consistency.
6
After you pull your chicken out of the brine, put into the flour water mixture and then each piece into the seasoned flour and put on a flour dusted dish or directly into the frying oil.
7
Oil should be at 275 for about 15 minutes for thighs and breasts and about 10 minutes for legs and thighs.

2089

kcal

Calories

Fat

330

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon water, 10 bay leaves, 4 lemons halved, 1 head of garlic split, and more.

Yes, Dairy free fried chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dairy free fried chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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