Crispy Gluten-Free Fried Chicken That Rivals KFC
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Shatteringly crispy GF fried chicken with a seasoned coating. Juicy inside, golden and crunchy outside. The celiac-safe fried chicken you've been craving.
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GF Fried Chicken That Actually Crunches
Fried chicken was probably the food I missed most after going gluten-free. Every GF version was either soggy, fell off the chicken, or tasted like cardboard.
This recipe fixes all of that. The coating is shatteringly crispy, the chicken is juicy, and the seasoning blend is so good that people will be asking for the recipe — not asking "is this gluten-free?"
The secrets:
Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
For the Buttermilk Brine:
For the Crispy Coating:
Instructions
Step 1: Brine (2-24 hours — plan ahead!)
Step 2: Make the Coating (5 minutes)
Step 3: Double-Dip Coating (10 minutes)
Step 4: Fry (12-15 minutes)
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Nutrition (Per Serving — serves 6)
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About the Author
Rachel Lopez
Recipe Developer & Certified Pastry Chef
Rachel is a classically trained pastry chef who transitioned to gluten-free baking after her daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. She develops and tests every recipe on Check Gluten, ensuring they work perfectly with GF ingredients.
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