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Nutritional Values
750kcal
45gProtein
30gCarbs
48gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Fried Chicken
How to order / say it
Say it
Fried Chicken — [Fried Chicken]
Order
I'll have the fried chicken, please.
Say locally
Crispy, seasoned breaded chicken fried to perfection.
Why try it?
A staple of Southern comfort food, fried chicken in Orlando represents the tradition of hearty, homestyle cooking. It's a dish that carries cultural significance, often bringing families together for Sunday dinners.
How it tastes
Fried chicken features a crispy, spiced outer coating and juicy, tender meat inside. The seasoning typically includes a flavorful mix of spices, enhancing both aroma and taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Fried chicken was popularized in the Southern United States in the 19th century, with its roots in Scottish and West African culinary traditions. It has grown into a beloved dish nationwide, often associated with soul food and Southern hospitality.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken pieces
- 🥛 250 ml buttermilk
- 🌾 150 g all-purpose flour
- 🧂 5 g paprika
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 3 g pepper
- 🫒 500 ml oil
Method
- 1 Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- 2 Mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3 Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture.
- 4 Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
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