In todays video, were testing to see if brining chicken makes a difference in flavour, texture and moisture. Alongside the brined chicken is also unbrined to compare it. Ive also snuck in a quick and easy coleslaw recipe too. Please enjoy.
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Chicken Brine –
5 Cups – Water
5 Tbsp – Table Salt
1 Tbsp – Sugar
Pickle Brine (Optional) –
4-5 Cups – Pickle Brine (Juice)
Chicken & Dredge –
1.2kg – Chicken Thigh & Wings
Vegetable Oil or Lard for Frying
2 1/2 Cups – Plain (All Purpose) Flour
1/3 Cup – Salt
1/3 Cup – Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbsp – Onion Powder
2 Tbsp – Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp – Sweet Paprika
1 tsp – Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp – Ground Dried Sage
Coleslaw –
100g (3.5oz) – White Cabbage, Thinly Sliced
100g (3.5oz) – Red Cabbage, Thinly Chopped
5g (0.2oz) – Flat Leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped
1/2 – Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
2 – Spring Onions (Scallions), Thinly Sliced
Seasoning To Taste
Dressing Ingredients –
1/2 Cup (100g) – Plain Greek Yoghurt
1/2 – Lemon, Juice Only
2 1/2 Tbsp (50ml) – Macadamia Oil, Can Be Substituted For Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 tsp (10g) – Honey
Seasoning To Taste
Method –
1. To make the chicken brine, add the water, salt, and sugar to a saucepan and heat over medium-high until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Place in the fridge until completely cool. Add the chicken to the brine and mix well. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, up to 24 hours. If using pickle juice, there is no need to heat the mixture. Add the chicken to the pickle juice and place in the fridge for the same time.
2. Place all of the coleslaw dressing ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine. In a separate bowl, mix the coleslaw veggies. Add the dressing to the veggies and mix to combine. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
3. In a bowl, add all of the dry dredge ingredients and mix to combine. Remove the chicken from the brine and wash it in cold water to remove some of the salt. Place the chicken in the dredge and mix well until fully coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
4. Heat oil in a large high-rimmed pot or deep fryer to 170.c – 340.f.
5. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 12-14 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and place on kitchen paper or a wire rack over a baking tray to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
6. Serve the fried chicken with the coleslaw and/or your favourite sides and sauces. Dig in.
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Hold up, so all these years of getting sticky eggy floury hands, and it turns out I don't need to coat it in egg first afterall.
I researched ideas for brining chicken and it seems most people agree on pickle juice. The problem is that I have a jar of pickle juice thats been sitting in the fridge for about a year opened. It still smells the same as the day it was opened and it doesnt look rotten. Can the juice still be used for brining? It seems like the opinion is that pickle juice doesnt spoil that easily
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Looks delicious.. i will definitely make the brined chicken. Thank you
One of the best simple way of frying chicken.
very good 👍🏽
Looks absolutely delicious friend .Thank you for sharing.❤️❤️
Brine looks darker but I guess thats all flavor. Happy to know it actually makes a difference.
That sizzling oil was the best symphony Of sounds to my ears and stomach 😅😋😋 I would gladly order a dish of that fabulous brined chicken and for dessert,a big piece of your chocalaticious brownie 😋😍
3 chicken pieces
1 Tablespoons salt
1 cup of water
Allow to dissolve and cool before adding to chicken
Refrigerate 4-24 hours
For my own reference. Thanks!!
How does buttermilk soaked compare to both of these?
This looks good I just hate meal prepping the meal to make the meal prep lol 😂
Always wonder what you're supposed to do with all the oil at the end.
Might be a silly question but what so you do with the leftover oil? Is it reusable or just throw it out?
It does for the dry arse chicken they try to sell at work.
great video
Can I make this in an air fryer?
Have not had fried chicken for years. Great, thanks Jack for leading me astray. I was doing so well. X
how many cals does deep frying in oil add to chicken per 100g
How crispy did the chicken sound when Chef took a bite 🤤
Question.
Which is better between using a wet batter vs coating with flour before frying?
I prefer the flour option but the wife insists the wet batter is better.
I actually have become the "chicken fryer" coz I have learned to make my seasoning mix in a large batch and keeping it in a container for whenever I want to fry chicken. It has doomed me😂
That i need to try :D!
Both look great and the slaw looks amazing. Thank you for this comparison video, great idea.
Love the innovation for the coleslaw chef
I thought brining was done over days with sodium nitrate to kill bacteria & marinating a much shorter time to impart flavour 🤔🦆💕
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Summary: yes, brining makes a difference and is better tasting