Frog & Hen's Fried Chicken Recipe
Served with house-made ranch and pickles.
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
House-Made Ranch
Pickles
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare Flour Mixture
In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Dredge Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 6
Drain
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
House-Made Ranch
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Chill
Cover the ranch dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Pickles
- 9
- 10
Pickle Cucumbers
Place sliced cucumbers in a jar. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.