Fried Chicken
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Fried chicken is a popular comfort food made by coating chicken pieces in seasoned batter and frying them until golden brown and crispy. A nutritional highlight includes its protein content, providing 22.54g of protein per serving.
This item is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Fried Chicken
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Fried Chicken shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Crispy and golden, this fried chicken is a family favorite that's perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb chicken pieces (drumsticks and thighs)
- •1 cup buttermilk
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, soak chicken pieces in buttermilk and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 5Carefully place chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying for 10-12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Chef Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- For a lighter version, bake the dredged chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.