Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsStrangebirdFried Chicken Recipe

Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Strangebird
Time2h
Serves4

sichuan chili oil, cabbage slaw, comeback sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat to 180°C (350°F).

  4. 4

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place chicken in the hot oil and fry in batches for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with Chili Oil

    Once fried, drizzle Sichuan chili oil over the chicken for added flavor.

Cabbage Slaw

  1. 7

    Mix the Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil.

  3. 9

    Combine and Chill

    Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Comeback Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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