Our Favorite Fried Chicken Recipes

Recipe: Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy

Fried chicken doesn't get much more indulgent than this. 

Recipe: Mama's Fried Chicken

Receiving glowing reviews, this recipe takes you back to the days when your mother used to fry her famous chicken. It's nothing but sheer Southern comfort and real finger-lickin' good!

Recipe: Fried Chicken Wings

Soak chicken twice in the egg-milk mixture and double-dredge in the highly seasoned flour for a superior crust. When serving, brighten up fried wings with lemon slices and parsley leaves.

Watch Alex Hitz make his famous fried chicken

Recipe: Hot Sauce Fried Chicken with Pickled Okra Slaw

Recipe: "Man Catching” Fried Chicken with Honey-Pecan Glaze

From the Kitchen of Leah Stacey, Montgomery, AL–"I borrowed the recipe name from a former First Lady of Alabama who claimed her fried chicken had such powers."

Recipe: Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken

A marriage of Southern favorites: Our salty-sweet brine of brown sugar and freshly brewed tea infuses this picnic-perfect chicken with juicy flavor before frying. Bonus: The tannins in tea act as a natural tenderizer.

Watch Us Make It: Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken Recipe Video

Recipe: Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

Two Southern icons make the ultimate sandwich, generously topped with pickled green tomatoes and local Raleigh honey.

Recipe: Crispy Oven-fried Drumsticks

These oven-fried chicken drumsticks have a satisfyingly crunchy texture. We loved the flavor results when we used 1/2 tsp. red pepper. Use 1/4 tsp. for kids.

Recipe: Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken

Serve this ultimate Southern dish at your next dinner party and you’ll be sure to get plenty of compliments.

Recipe: Fried Chicken Bites

These spicy fried chicken nuggets are great dipped in honey mustard or blue cheese dressing.

Recipe: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Soaking the chicken overnight in buttermilk keeps it extra tender and juicy. The pieces quickly brown in a skillet and then get a fuss-free finish in the oven.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

This award-winning recipe takes ordinary fried chicken up a notch by melting pimiento cheese inside the chicken breasts. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and enjoy.

Recipe: Spicy Curried Fried Chicken

Adding just a hint of the popular Indian spice gives your fried chicken a flavorful kick.

Recipe: Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken

Those that love their fried chicken crispy will love this Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken recipe. This recipe features chicken breasts, but also tastes great on skinned and boned chicken thighs.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Chicken-and-Ham-Parmesan

This quick family meal can be ready in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for a busy weeknight. Serve pan-fried chicken over Garlic-Herb Pasta and top with Sautéed Grape Tomatoes.

Cooking Video: Pan-Fried Chicken-and-Ham-Parmesan

Recipe: Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

For a quicker version, substitute 3 cups chili-flavored corn chips for regular, and omit spices.

Recipe: Mom's Fried Chicken

If you’re in the mood for a quick, old-fashioned meal of fried chicken, look no further than Mom’s Fried Chicken. It has just the right amount of flavor for the whole family to enjoy.

Recipe: Timely Fried Chicken

If you have some extra time, be sure to try our Timely Fried Chicken. The chicken must chill in its mixture for 2 hours, but the end result is juicy, flavorful fried chicken that’s sure to please.

Recipe: Our Best Southern Fried Chicken

Look no further for that perfect fried chicken recipe. Southerners will find this favorite to be a mouth-watering treasure that they will return to again and again.