Union Square Cafe Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Union Square Cafe Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3-to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces (legs, thighs, wings and breasts split and halved again; back reserved for stock if desired); 2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon Cayenne powder; vegetable oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

1 3-to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces (legs, thighs, wings and breasts split and halved again; back reserved for stock if desired)
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon Cayenne powder
vegetable oil for deep-frying

1
Put the chicken pieces in a large bowl, add the buttermilk and let soak for 30 minutes at room temperature, turning occasionally.
2
Combine the flour, crumbs, paprika, salt, garlic powder and cayenne in a medium bowl, mixing well.
3
Drain the chicken pieces and dredge in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
4
In a large deep cast-iron skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 325 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer.
5
Using tongs, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, without crowding.
6
Cook wings for 6 minutes and the rest of the chicken pieces for 8 minutes.
7
Turn with the tongs and cook on the second side for another 6 minutes for wings, 8 minutes for the rest or until the interior temperature of a thigh reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
8
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels; bring the oil back to 325 degrees before you fry each batch.
9
Serve immediately.

1178

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3-to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces (legs, thighs, wings and breasts split and halved again; back reserved for stock if desired), 2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Union Square Cafe 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.

Union Square Cafe Fried Chicken

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