Homemade Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe Better Than Takeout

Homemade Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe Better Than Takeout

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Craving Popeyes fried chicken This copycat recipe brings that crispy Cajun flavour home Crispy outside juicy inside the ultimate Southern comfort food Get the…

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (950ml) Water
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon (7g) Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) Cayenne Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 lbs (1.8kg) Bone-in, skin-on Chicken Pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts - cut into smaller, uniform pieces)
  • 3 cups (360g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) White Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Baking Soda
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons of the brine.
  • 6-8 cups (1.4-1.9L) Vegetable Oil (or Peanut Oil for the authentic flavour)

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