there's nothing quite like sinking your
teeth into crispy crunchy chicken
which might be why chicken dunked into
hot oil until it's golden brown is a
go-to comfort food across the planet
from hot chicken in nashville tennessee
to senegal's pola yasa
we're taking a look at fried chicken
around the world
chicken lollipops serve as the perfect
hors d'oeuvre a chicken drumlet is
frenched allowing the bone to serve as a
little handle before it's marinated in
yogurt blended with spices like garam
masala which incorporates mace coriander
seeds cumin seeds and cardamom then the
chicken is fried in earthy palm oil
to make pahani bee a chicken breast is
sliced to look like the letter v
and homage to the croatian city from
which it hails virovitica
the breaded then fried chicken is served
with sour cream blended with grated
horseradish for a punch of flavor
bright red and packed with chili peppers
chong chin chicken starts with diced
bits of chicken that are wok-fried twice
to ensure a crunchy pop with each bite
the dish is packed with stir-fried
szechuan peppercorns which are known for
their tingly numbing sensation
and combined with aromatics like ginger
green onion and dried chilies for a bite
that will literally set your mouth
ablaze
pole yasa takes more than a day to
prepare but this dish is well worth it
chicken is marinated for up to 24 hours
in peanut oil lemon juice and cider
vinegar along with a mountain of onions
some mustard and other spices
this tangy spicy chicken is served over
a bed of white rice for a hearty meal
tomato poblano is a hearty fried chicken
torta
then chicken cutlets are battered fried
chopped up and are topped with creamy
avocado stringy oaxaca cheese chipotle
peppers
fresh oregano or papilla add in some
bean spread and sandwich it between a
sesame seed bun
ranked one of the top takeaways among
the brits chicken parmo starts with
breaded then fried chicken that
smothered with a rich and creamy
bechamel
then topped with cheese and popped in
the oven for a cheesy melty bite
it's hard to imagine a world before
popcorn chicken was invented in taiwan
in the late 70s
cutting the chicken into bite-sized
pieces ensures every single bite is
crisp yet tender
and the soy sauce ginger and chinese
five spice incorporated into the tempura
batter adds a fresh aromatic pop of
flavor
dipped in buttermilk then dredged in
flour for crispy skin
hot fried chicken gets its unique spice
after it's fried when it's dipped into
oil blended with cayenne and habanero
then dust it with more spicy seasoning
to light your taste buds on fire
wiener bakkendale dates back to the 18th
century when it was served to the
austrian elites but
these days the chicken strips are served
as the perfect oktoberfest snack
instead of flour vinor bacondell uses
breadcrumbs for an audibly crunchier
bite
and is served with parsley and a squeeze
of lemon for a refreshing finish
katsu refers to the way meat is prepared
covered in panko and deep fried
torii katsu starts with butterflied
chicken thighs that once fried are
placed between two fluffy slices of
japanese milk bread
crust off that are lightly spread with
kewpie mayo
indonesians are likely to argue over
whose mom makes the best say up am
goring
sayop means wings which are marinated in
a blend of flavorful aromatics like
tamarind garlic turmeric lemongrass and
shallots
then fried in fragrant coconut oil
because there's no breading the skin
stays extra crackly
chicken kiev starts with a chicken
breast that's pounded flat then rolled
and stuffed with garlic and herb
compound butter
followed by a generous coating of
breadcrumbs and a dip in the fryer
the finished dish oozes butter and herbs
onto the plate when cut open
polio frito is so popular in the dr it's
also become a staple of many fast food
chains the chicken is marinated in a
brine of bay leaves lemon oregano
parsley and garlic then lightly dusted
in flour and deep fried
it's served with a squeeze of fresh lime
and a side of fried plantains
jamaican food is known for its spice and
flavor and jamaican fried chicken is no
exception
butchered whole chickens are marinated
in a mix of thyme allspice scotch
bonnets and nutmeg for an herbaceous
flavor that packs serious heat
the chicken can be breaded before frying
depending on preference but whichever
way you try it you're in for a treat
har cheng gai are breaded chicken wings
with a tangy flavor and sharp aroma the
batter
incorporates flour cornstarch and baking
soda to ensure fluffier coating
then adds ingredients like pungent
savory shrimp paste briny oyster sauce
sweet plum wine and sesame oil to create
a batter that will tangle all your taste
buds from top to bottom
frenco pasarin are chicken wings but
it's their flavor that makes them stand
out from the pack
marinated in bright tropical flavors
like lime parsley and sweet paprika the
chicken is breaded in both flour and
cornmeal for an extra layer of crunch
in italy to millionaires is to take a
thin cut of meat judge it through eggs
then breadcrumbs and fry it until crispy
on all sides
peppered chicken is a go-to party snack
in nigeria drumettes are marinated in
ata dindin a sauce
full of traditional herbs and spices
like thyme ginger and scotch bonnets
along with stewed tomatoes for sweet and
spicy sauce the chicken is fried until
crispy then served with even more of
that spicy marinade
the defining characteristic of korean
fried chicken is the ultra crispy skin
resulting from not one
but two trips to the fryer yung yum
literally means seasoned in korean
and boy is this chicken flavorful the
glaze uses garlic
ginger gochujang and honey to create the
perfect sticky sweet and spicy
combination
chicharron refers to crunchy fried pork
rinds so you know chicharrones de polio
are extra crispy
the whole bird is chopped into
bite-sized pieces skin on before it's
marinated and tossed in corn flour
chicken schnitzel is one of the
favorites among austrians the extra
crispy yet airy crust comes from a blend
of corn flour and breadcrumbs that's
slightly seasoned with salt and pepper
so which kind of fried chicken do you
want to try are there any we missed
let us know in the comments below
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