Alton Brown Chicken Recipes

Good Eats Chicken Piccata Recipe Alton Brown

WEBProcedure. Combine the broth, wine, and lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and set aside. Season the thighs on both sides with 2 teaspoons of …

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1. Combine the broth, wine, and lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and set aside. Season the thighs with 2 teaspoons of the salt and all of the pepper.
2. Dump the flour into a gallon-size freezer bag and add one thigh. Push out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Shake to coat then lay the bag (and the thigh) flat on a counter or cutting board and pound (as gently as you can) with a meat pounder. When the thigh is about 1/4-inch thick, remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces.
3. Place a heavy 11-inch, straight-sided sauté pan with a tight-fitting lidA good braise requires a good seal. over high heat for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil to the pan and when the butter just stops bubbling, carefully slide two thighs into the fat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, giving the pan a gentle shake every now and then, until bolden brown — 2 to 4 minutes. Flip the thighs and repeat.
4. Remove the chicken from the pan to a large plate or platter, add another tablespoon each of butter and oil, and cook another two thighs as before. Then follow with the final two thighsAvoid the urge to overcrowd the pan, or the thighs will stew rather than brown..

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40 Clove Garlic Chicken Recipe Alton Brown

WEBCoat the chicken pieces on all sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil. In an 11-inch straight-sided, oven-safe saute pan set over high heat, cook the …

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1. Heat oven to 350ºF.
2. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces on all sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
3. In an 11-inch straight-sided, oven-safe saute pan set over high heat, cook the chicken until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup oil, the thyme, and garlic cloves. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside for 15 minutes with the lid on. Serve family-style with plenty of toasted bread to spread the softened, fragrant garlic on.

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SouthernStyle Fried Chicken Recipe Alton Brown

WEBPut the chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the meat at least once. …

Rating: 4.3/5(7)
1. Put the chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the meat at least once.
2. Add enough shortening to come 1/4 inch up the sides of a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Set over low heat. Once shortening liquefies, raise the heat to reach 325ºF on candy/fry thermometer. Do not allow oil to exceed 325ºF.
3. Drain chicken in a colander. Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shaker or small bowl. Liberally season the chicken with the spice mixture.
4. Put the flour in a bag or container with a lid and dredge the chicken in the flour. Shake off the excess and set aside for 2 minutes before frying.

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