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The Secret Behind Fried Chicken: Learning from the Best

The Cluck Clucks Team · October 20, 2024

The Secret Behind Fried Chicken: Learning from the Best

Fried chicken is one of the world's most popular dishes and for good reason. There are so many different types including Buffalo wings, Nashville hot, popcorn, Korean, Southern fried, buttermilk, and many more. It all originated with the Scottish, though, who took chicken to the next level with their deep frying technique.

For many years, it was considered a luxurious treat but has now become readily available at fast food joints all across the world, including Cluck Clucks.

Cluck Clucks - Chicken & Waffles

You may think that fried chicken is an easy junk food dish that anyone can make.

However, making it to perfection is an art form but one well worth learning. If you're looking for a way to really impress at a dinner party, then don't just order a KFC.

Make your own fried chicken and create the most delicious, succulent, and indulgent crispy chicken imaginable.

Don't worry if you need a little help. All the greatest chefs in the world have made this dish before and they've experimented with different methods so you don't have to.

Although everyone makes it slightly differently, they've each unlocked the secrets behind creating the most amazing deep-fried chicken. Armed with these secrets, you too can cook beautifully perfect chicken, that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Fried chicken tenders

Below are the recipes are the recipes of six of the world's greatest chefs. Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Anthony Bourdain, Thomas Keller, and Marcus Samuelsson have each made fried chicken more times that you could count.

From this experience they've crafted recipes to help you replicate this incredible dish.

Many of these methods are used to make the best fried chicken Toronto. Ready to learn the secret of truly incredible fried chicken? Well, here it is.

Gordon Ramsay

Known for his starring role in Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, and The F Word, Gordon Ramsay is one of the most well-known chefs in the business.

He's also been awarded 22 Michelin stars across 16 restaurants, making him a trusted authority when it comes to cooking. His influence can be found in some of the best fried chicken Toronto recipes.

Fried chicken recipe

Firstly, he marinates the chicken in buttermilk. This helps to tenderize the meat and adds a slightly sweet, tang flavor.

You should also season your flour to ensure the crispy outside of your fried chicken is bursting with deliciousness. After the meat has marinated overnight, it's ready to fry. Half-fill a large pot with oil and bring it up to 340F.

Carefully place the seasoned chicken, which has been seasoned, marinated in buttermilk, and thoroughly coated in seasoned flour, into the oil.

Turn every so often for around 25-30 minutes. You can then lift out the chicken to reveal the crispiest.

Common questions

What makes halal fried chicken different from regular fried chicken?+

Halal fried chicken is made from meat sourced and prepared according to Islamic dietary law, meaning the chicken is humanely raised and processed under halal certification, the taste and texture are the same crispy, juicy chicken people love.

What makes Cluck Clucks different from other fried chicken chains?+

Hand-breaded to order, never frozen, six heat levels, and globally-inspired flavors like the Cluck Yeah waffle sandwich.

Does Cluck Clucks have gluten-free options?+

Most of our menu is breaded with wheat flour, so it isn't gluten-free, and we fry in shared oil. We don't currently offer a certified gluten-free menu. If you're avoiding gluten, please ask the staff at your location and we'll talk you through the options.