Barbecue Spice Oven Fried Chicken

Barbecue Spice Oven Fried Chicken

With the weather warming up this early April and winter relinquishing its grip this month, I am beginning to yearn for the upcoming barbecue and grilling season. Last summer I came up with Smokin' Summer Spice Dry Rub which I have used in many ways since on pulled pork, beef brisket...even as a seasoning for grilled burgers. I really do think it has a great combination of flavors in the herbs and spices that are used in it. 

When I was making dinner last week, I set out to use my original recipe for The Best Oven Fried Chicken which our whole family loves. When I pulled out the spice drawer to get the spices needed, I noticed that there were a few tablespoons of that Smokin' Summer Spice Dry Rub left from the last batch that I made. I decided to give it a shot as the seasoning for the fried chicken and it turned out great!

We served it with some delicious pasta salad for a quick meal but I recommend if you have the time that you try my easy Unfried Crispy Wedge Fries which go great with fried chicken as a lower fat alternative too.

Cut one whole chicken into parts or use 3 lbs chicken parts of your choice. Add the chicken parts to a large Ziploc bag and then mix together and pour in:

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional
• 1 1/2  tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Push as much air as you can out of the bag, close it and place in a bowl in the fridge for 6 - 8 hours or overnight.

Make a dredge for the chicken by mixing together:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 to 3 tbsp Smokin' Summer Spice Dry Rub

Drain the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and then dredge thoroughly in the flour and spice mixture to coat the pieces evenly.

Coat the bottom of a cookie sheet or large baking pan with approximately

• 3 tbsp canola oil  (light olive oil or peanut oil are also good)

Place the coated chicken pieces in the pan and lightly spray the tops with olive oil from a spray bottle. Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces. Drumsticks and wings will take only about 45 minutes. I use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the largest pieces reaches 165 - 170 degrees F.

Oven Baked "Fried" Chicken Wings with Honey Molasses Barbeque Sauce

Oven Baked "Fried" Chicken Wings with Honey Molasses Barbeque Sauce

With the Superbowl coming up, wings are almost a certainty on most game day menus. Here's my latest version of crispy baked wings which may save a few fat calories but are more convenient to serve on the day too. I often make these a couple of hours ahead of time and simply warm them on a wire rack over a cookie sheet at about 375 degrees F for 10 minutes or so when it's time to serve.

I sometimes find molasses based BBQ sauces to be a little too strongly flavored, so this recipe uses honey as well to maintain the sweetness of the sauce while mellowing the flavor or the molasses.

• 3 pounds chicken wings, washed, trimmed and cut in pieces

For the dredge, mix together:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1 tbsp powdered ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Dip the chicken wings into an egg wash made from whisking together:

• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp milk

Dip each wing into the flour dredge, then in the egg was and back into the flour dredge again.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and lightly drizzle or spray the tops with a little more canola oil.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the wings. Flip the wing pieces at half way through the cooking time. Serve with Honey Molasses Barbeque Sauce.



Honey Molasses Barbeque Sauce

• One 14 ounce can plain tomato sauce
• 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves finely minced garlic
• 1/3 cup fancy molasses
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tbsp ground fennel seed
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground dry oregano
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Simmer all ingredients together slowly for about a half hour or until the sauce thickens sufficiently. Stir often as the sauce simmers.

Double Crunch Fried Chicken Parmesan Burgers on Parmesan Herb Buns with Chunky Fresh Tomato Compote

Double Crunch Fried Chicken Parmesan Burgers on Parmesan Herb Buns with Chunky Fresh Tomato Compote

This is one delicious and very satisfying chicken parmesan burger that is very traditional in terms of flavors but a little different in the way those flavours come together. Traditional Italian herbs are baked into the fresh buns and also included in the super crunchy fried chicken crust on the succulent  chicken breasts. In the sauce however, it's all about the sweet summer tomatoes. The tomatoes are very simply seasoned and quickly pan fried to a chunky compote that gets served on the burgers along with mixed mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

This terrific sandwich is a meal in itself, all we ever serve with them is a simple salad on the side.

Double Crunch Fried Chicken Parmesan Burgers on Parmesan Herb Buns with Chunky Fresh Tomato Compote

Parmesan Herb Burger Buns

• 3 cups flour
• 1 pkg (5 grams) instant yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (I used oregano, chives, basil and rosemary)Makes 12 burger buns

Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour along with the sugar, instant yeast, cheese and herbs and salt in a large bowl or in the bowl of a large electric mixer that uses a dough hook. Add the melted butter and warm milk. Using a wooden spoon or the regular paddle of your electric mixer beat for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. If using an electric mixer, switch to the dough hook at this point and begin to slowly incorporate the remaining  flour. If not using an electric mixer keep mixing in the flour gradually until a soft dough forms that leaves the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough out onto the counter top or bread board to knead. You may need to use a little less or a little more flour, this is not uncommon. Knead the dough for an additional 10 minutes either in the electric mixer or on a bread board or counter top.

Cover dough and leave to rest and rise for one hour. Punch the dough down and knead it for a few minutes by hand before letting it rest for another 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, forming each division into a ball.  Roll the ball into about a 4 or five inch disk and place on baking sheets 2 to 3 inches apart. Cover with a tea towel and allow to rise in a draft free place for about 1 1/2 hours or until at least doubled or tripled in size. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Double Crunch Italian Fried Chicken Breasts

• 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and using a meat mallet, pound the meat to an even 1/2 inch thickness.

Sift together:

• 2 cup flour
• 4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1tbsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano finely chopped

Make an egg wash by whisking together:

• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp water

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip the meat in the flour and herb mixture. Dip the breast into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and herb mix, pressing the mix into the meat to get good contact.

Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on a wire rack. Hold in a warm oven.

Quick Chunky Tomato Compote

• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 8 large ripe tomatoes diced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• salt and pepper to season

Sauté the garlic in the oil over medium heat for just a minute before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, chilli flakes, salt, pepper. Continue to cook until the tomatoes soften and the compote reduces to a jam-like consistency. Add the balsamic vinegar in the final few minutes of cooking time before serving.

Toast the burger buns under the broiler. Place the fried chicken breasts on a cookie sheet or in a baking dish spoon on some of the warm tomato compote, then top with a mixture of:

• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Place under the broiler to melt and lightly brown the cheese. Serve on the toasted burger buns.

Double Crunch Orange Chicken

Double Crunch Orange Chicken

Our entire family immediately fell in love with this version of our now famous double crunch fried chicken, which has been very, very popular in the honey garlic version previously featured on Rock Recipes. That one has seen hundreds of thousands of hits on the website and I predict this one will be very popular too. 

A very delicious and spicy orange sauce clings to the super crunchy herb and spice infused crust for one incredible taste sensation. We served ours with Chinese noodles that were tossed in the same sauce for a really delicious dinner last night. This is one recipe I know we will make again and again.

The sauce recipe does make enough to serve with rice or noodles but if you don't plan to do that, laf the recipe should be enough for the chicken alone.

• 6  large boneless chicken breasts

 

Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and using a meat mallet, pound the meat to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Alternatively, you can slice the breasts by placing them flat on a cutting board and using a very sharp knife to slice them into halves horizontally.

Sift together:

• 2 cup flour
• 4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp ground thyme
• 2 tsp ground sage
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Make an egg wash by whisking together:
 

• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp water

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip the meat in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the breast into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the meat to get good contact.

Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Orange Sauce 

Begin by adding to a medium saucepan over medium low heat:

• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp peanut oil (or other vegetable oil)

Sauté for a couple of minutes until the garlic is softened but not browned, then add:

• 3 cups orange juice
• finely grated zest of one small orange
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp chili flakes or 2 tsp crushed chili paste ( more or less to taste, use 1/4 of this amount if you don't like spicy sauces)

Simmer together slowly for about 20 minutes or until the volume has reduced by about half. Skim off any film that may come to the surface.

Mix together:

• 1 1/2 to 2 rounded tbsp corn starch
•  1/4 cup water

Pour slowly into the saucepan stirring constantly to thicken the sauce to a glaze-like consistency. You can use a little more or less cornstarch mixture to bring it to the consistency you want. Boil for only another minute and remove from the heat.

Coat the chicken breasts with the sauce before serving. Serve with rice or noodles.

Fried Chicken Caesar Salad

 

Who doesn't love a good Caesar salad? This standard crowd-pleaser can get a little...well...boring, so any time you can find a new twist on a classic, I consider that to be a very good thing. An outstanding example would be one that's legendary at our house, our Radicchio Almond Caesar Salad

 

Last week when we featured the outstanding recipe for Tabasco Brined Smoky Spiced Fried Chicken I added a couple of extra chicken breasts to the brine in order to make this idea for a Fried Chicken Caesar Salad, borrowing a couple of ideas from our radicchio salad to create yet another excellent Caesar variation. Brining the chicken adds extra levels of flavor and moisture but  this recipe can be made with plain, unbrined boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces as well.

You can use your own favorite Caesar dressing if you like or if you want to try your hand at a fantastic homemade version, find my standard Caesar Salad Dressing here. Besides the fried chicken I added some thinly sliced red onion and for little sweet chewy bursts of taste and texture, some golden raisins sprinkled in. Toasted almonds would also be a good addition.

Fried Chicken

Boneless skinless chicken breasts ( this recipe can accommodate 6 -8 breasts or more if you are making this for a large crowd. As long as the chicken is completely covered in brine, it is fine)

Tabasco Brine Mixture

Begin with 2 quarts (liters) of water

Add:

1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved, then add:

3 tbsp black peppercorns

8 cloves thinly sliced garlic

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup Tabasco sauce (add more if you like)

Cover and place in the fridge. After 48 hours, remove the chicken from the brine mixture and cut it into one inch strips. Toss the strips into the flour and spice dredge.

Flour and Spice Dredge

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

3 heaping tbsp smoked paprika

2 heaping tbsp chipotle powder

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until very well combined. Add the brined chicken pieces. Toss well and press the chicken pieces into the flour dredge with your palms to get good contact with the meat. Let stand for ten minutes, then toss again and press down with your palms again. Now it's time to warm up your oil.

In a 12 inch cast iron skillet heat 1 inch canola or corn oil with 1/2 cup real dairy butter until it reaches 35O degrees F. Just below medium heat works well on my stove but use a thermometer to be sure.  A cast iron skillet is the best for fried chicken. Be extra careful to regulate the heat properly of using anything other than cast iron. Even cooking is essential.

Drop the dredged chicken pieces into the hot oil/butter mix and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your chicken pieces, turning at least once halfway through the  cooking time. I always use my meat thermometer to ensure that the largest pieces have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, which is perfect for fried chicken. The chicken should be a beautiful golden brown when it comes out of the oil. Let it rest on a wire rack to drain for 5 minutes before serving.

Caesar Salad ( 4 servings)

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped, washed and dried
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices sugar cured smoked bacon, crisp fried and chopped
½ cup good Caesar salad dressing

Toss all the ingredients very well together, place the fried chicken pieces on top just before serving. Dust with a little extra parmesan cheese.

Smoky Chipotle Fried Chicken

Smoky Chipotle Fried Chicken

I have had this idea for a while now and was inspired to push it up in my "recipes to complete" list after having enjoyed some succulent , juicy brined poultry last week in our Lemon and Rosemary Brined Roast Turkey. Brining poultry is something you just  must try  if you never have; it adds great seasoning and extra juiciness throughout the meat, making it tender and perfect.

While it works well for roasting, I think it works even better for fried chicken. I have never brined chicken parts for more than a full day but when I unexpectedly had to leave it for a second day I was flabbergasted by the result. I had been wanting to try a very simple smoky spiced fried chicken for a while now, using two of my favorite smoked spices, smoked paprika and chipotle powder, so  I thought this was the perfect opportunity. 

I don't say this lightly at all...this was the best fried chicken that I have ever eaten. 

Smokey Chipotle Fried Chicken

It was amazingly moist and juicy. The meat was completely seasoned throughout from the brine and using a tip I saw on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives",  I added some butter to my canola oil to fry the crust to an amazingly perfect crispy texture with just the right amount of smoky spice. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. I absolutely know I will make this again and again. This is one recipe you absolutely have to try!

We served this outstanding fried chicken with grilled corn, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits and gravy. Does it get any better than that?  Need a recipe for great Buttermilk Biscuits? Click right here!

I begin by washing:

• one large chicken, about  3 1/2 to 4 pounds

Cut and trim the chicken into 8 pieces ( 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings and 2 breasts)

Place the chicken in a large plastic container and cover it with the brine mixture. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. If you need to add a little more water to completely cover the chicken, that's not a problem.

Tabasco Brine Mixture

 Begin with 2 quarts (liters) of water
  

Add:

• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved, then add:

• 3 tbsp black peppercorns
• 8 cloves thinly sliced garlic
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Tabasco sauce (add more if you like)

After 48 hours, remove the chicken from the brine mixture. Toss it into the flour and spice dredge.|

Flour and Spice Dredge

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 heaping tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 heaping tbsp chipotle powder

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until very well combined. Add the brined chicken pieces. Toss well and press the chicken pieces into the flour dredge with your palms to get good contact with the meat. \let stand for ten minutes, then toss again and press down with your palms again. Now it's time to warm up your oil.

In a 12 inch cast iron skillet heat 1 inch canola or corn oil with 1/2 cup real dairy butter until it reaches 35O degrees F. Just below medium heat works well on my stove but use a thermometer to be sure.  A cast iron skillet is the best for fried chicken. Be extra careful to regulate the heat properly of using anything other than cast iron. Even cooking is essential.

Drop the dredged chicken pieces into the hot oil/butter mix and cook for approximately 35- 40 minutes depending on the size of your chicken pieces, turning at least once halfway through the  cooking time. I start with the dark meat pieces and add the breasts about 10-15 minutes into the cooking time because these will cook faster. I always use my meat thermometer to ensure that the largest pieces have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, which is perfect for fried chicken. The chicken should be a beautiful golden brown when it comes out of the oil. Let it rest on a wire rack to drain for 5 minutes before serving.

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Do these look chicken breasts look good or what? They should. The original pork version of this recipe Double Crunch Honey Garlic Pork Chopswas posted one year ago this week and very quickly grew to being the most popular recipe ever on Rock Recipes with just over 117,000 views to date. It has been among the most commented upon and possibly the most raved about recipe I have ever posted too and for very good reason. It seems everyone who tried them loved them and made them over and over again. So many readers have sent thanks for this recipe and shared it with their friends, declaring that it had become a new favorite in their family and had become a permanent fixture in their dinner planning menus.

Many readers also shared that they had tried this recipe with chicken breasts as well, as we often do in my family and on the occasion of the one year anniversary of the recipe's publication, we decided to prepare the chicken version and snap a new photo for the blog. Because the chicken breasts are pounded out to a 1/2 inch thickness, they fry up even faster than the pork chops while still providing a juicy chicken interior and a super crunchy exterior that has been such a big reason for this recipe's popularity. A quick dip in the easily prepared honey garlic sauce adds a sweet and slightly salty finish that everyone just loves. We served ours with some Chinese egg noodles, lightly tossed in the same sauce, with a few sauteed vegetables on the side for what our entire family agreed was one of the most satisfying and delicious meals imaginable in under 30 minutes. Workday dinners just don't get better than this.

Update September 6, 2013: With now over 1.7 million views this is Rock Recipes most popular recipe ever.

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken

Recipe by Barry C. Parsons

With almost 2 MILLION hits, this is Rock Recipes most popular recipe ever.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Total time: Aprox 1/2 hour
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups flour
• 4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp ground thyme
• 2 tsp ground sage
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 eggs
• 8 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3-4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium soy sauce is best)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• canola oil for frying

Cooking Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and using a meat mallet, pound the meat to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Alternatively, you can slice the breasts by placing them flat on a cutting board and using a very sharp knife to slice them into halves horizontally.
2. Sift together the flour, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage paprika and cayenne pepper. NOTE: This flour and spice dredge mix is sufficient for two batches of this chicken recipe. You can store the leftover mix in a Ziploc bag in the freezer for the next time you make this recipe...and there will be a next time.
3. Make an egg wash by whisking together the eggs and water.
4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip the meat in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the breast into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the meat to get good contact.
5. Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes before dipping the cooked breasts into the Honey Garlic Sauce. Serve with noodles or rice. 
7. To make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
8. In a medium saucepan add the 2 tbsp olive oil and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat to soften the garlic but do not let it brown.
9. Add the honey, soy sauce and black pepper.
10. Simmer together for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Watch this carefully as it simmers because it can foam up over the pot very easily.

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Oven Baked Fried Chicken Puttanesca

Oven Baked Fried Chicken Puttanesca

This combination may seem odd but when you think of the herbs in the baked fried chicken, they are very common to Italian cuisine, so this chicken pairs very well with the simple puttanesca tomato sauce. This is a delicious idea that really works and the fact that the chicken is oven baked instead of fried is an added bonus.

Saute over medium heat for only a minute

3 clove minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil

Add

8 large very ripe, tomatoes ( or one 32 oz can crushed tomatoes)
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional or to taste)
3 tbsp chopped capers (optional)
1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
2 tbsp chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped oregano
salt and pepper to season 

Simmer together for about 10 - 20 minutes until a thick sauce develops. Add
2/3 cup kalamata olives ( sun dried are excellent too)
1 small red pepper chopped
Cook together for another 2 to 3 minutes and serve over cooked pasta along with the fried chicken pieces. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Oven Fried Chicken
Combine:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp powered thyme
1/2 tbsp powdered sage
1/2 tbsp dried basil
1/2 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried marjoram
1/2 tbsp dry mustard powder
1/2 tbsp powdered ginger
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper

Cut and de-bone one whole chicken into parts or use 2 lbs boneless chicken parts of your choice cut into large nuggets or fingers. Dip the chicken pieces in egg wash of 2 eggs beaten together with 2 tbsp water, then dredge thoroughly in the flour and spice mixture to coat the pieces evenly.

Coat the bottom of a cookie sheet or large baking pan with
3 tbsp olive oil

Place the coated chicken pieces in the pan and lightly spray the tops with olive oil from a spray bottle. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces or until thoroughly cooked at the center. Turn the chicken pieces over once, half way through the cooking time.

Fried Chicken Wings with Blackstrap BBQ Sauce

Fried Chicken Wings with Blackstrap BBQ Sauce

This is probably the most requested dish that I have ever served when entertaining guests in my home. They have been a mainstay at many a celebration with friends over the years and some are not shy about requesting them in advance when an invitation is extended. We don't like to disappoint. ;)

3 pounds chicken wings, washed, trimmed and cut in pieces.

Mix together

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
½ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp dry oregano
1 tbsp dry basil

Dip the chicken wings into an egg wash made from
2 eggs
4 tbsp milk

Dredge the egg washed wings in the flour mixture and drop them in a canola oil filled and preheated 350 degree F deep fryer for about 15-20 minutes depending upon the size of the wings until a medium golden brown. Drain on a wire rack placed on a cookie sheet. Hold in a 175 degree oven if making more than one batch. Serve with Blackstrap Barbeque Dipping Sauce. Find that recipe here: http://rockrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/05/blackstrap-barbeque-sauce.html