I will never forget the first time I visited New Orleans. I had heard so many things about this great city and couldn’t wait to eat my way through our long weekend. This was especially true since I was eight months pregnant with Riley. The funny thing is, it wasn’t the jambalaya or even the beignets that left a memorable impression on me. It was their fried chicken. I can still remember just how crispy and flavorful it was.
I was thrilled when I received this months #BeshBox by Chef John Besh and it included the recipe for his New Orleans Fried Chicken. The anticipation was killing me as I was frying the chicken. Could this recipe really resemble the one that I remember from 12 years ago? I don’t know that it was exactly how I remembered it to be but it was pretty darn close — maybe even better.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Canola Oil
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add the chicken to boiling water for 7 minutes.
- Allow to cool and dry.
- Season the flour in a shallow dish with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
- Mix together eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
- Dip the chicken in the egg wash and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Bring canola oil to 350° in a large skillet and fry the chicken.
Recipe adapted from Chef John Besh’s #BeshBox
The #SundaySupper crew is celebrating Mardi Gras with an incredible list of decadent and New Orleans inspired recipes! Leading us on our journey is our hostess for the week, Leslie from La Cocina de Leslie. Bring on the Beignets and Hurricanes and everything in between!
Cocktails & Other Beverages:
- The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan
- The French 75 from Kimchi MOM
- Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Appetizers:
- Fried Oysters and Remoulade from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Shrimp in Mustard Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
- Mini Sweet Potato Pies from MealDiva
- Cajun Crab and Corn Beignets from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pancetta and Mushroom Arancini from Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes:
- Shrimp Po Boy Recipe from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from Supper for a Steal
- Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya from Yours And Mind Are Ours
- Vegan Pizza Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Red Beans and Rice from Cookin’ Mimi
- Baked Catfish Po’Boy from Curious Cuisiniere
- Muffaletta from Casa de Crews
- Bayou Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya from The Weekend Gourmet
- Seafood Gumbo from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Cajun Rice & Beans from Momma’s Meals
- Celery Root Bisque (with Lobster) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Louisiana Roasted Barbecue Shrimp from Food Lust People Love
- Cajun Dirty Rice Bowls from The Dinner-Mom
- New Orleans Fried Chicken from Family Foodie
Side Dishes:
- Baked Endive and Pears in Blue Cream Sauce from Shockingly Delicious
- Okra Creole from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts:
- Banana Creme Pie with Honey Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle from The Foodie Patootie
- Chocolate Ganache Tart from Melanie Makes
- Banana Bread Pudding from Gotta Get Baked
- Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- New Orleans Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Polish Paczki from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Buttermilk Beignets from The Messy Baker
- Eggless Bread Pudding in a Jar from What Smells So Good?
- Mint Julep Bars from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mardi Gras Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mini Long Johns from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake from La Cocina de Leslie
- Fasnetküchle (Swabian Doughnuts) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pecan and Chocolate Pralines from Desserts Required
- Chocolate Raspberry Cake from Clarks Condensed
- Baked Coconut Beignets from Mess Makes Food
- Ravioli dolci di Carnevale from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Paczki from Neighborfood
- Blackberry Fritters from girlichef
- Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
- Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Mug with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pecan Bars from Pies and Plots
- “Skinny Tuesday” Bananas Foster Cheesecake Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mocha Pear Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Skinny Baked Beignets from Daily Dish Recipes
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Tina Muir
March 2, 2014 at 6:47 amEven though I do not get to enjoy fried chicken too much, as I have to fine tune my nutrition so much to peak my training for the races that matter, I do LOVE it. This would be a wonderful recipe to try! So many other good links too! Thanks for sharing!!
FamilyFoodie
March 2, 2014 at 8:21 amTina, I know what you mean… after 12 years, I finally splurged.
Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie
March 2, 2014 at 6:55 amLOVE the addition of hot sauce to the crunchy coating! I am definitely trying that next time I make fried chicken. 🙂
Manu
March 2, 2014 at 6:56 amOh my! This fried chicken looks perfect! So crisp and crunchy… my mouth is watering! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe Isabel!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
March 2, 2014 at 7:14 amFried chicken with hot sauce in the breading is such a perfect Mardi Gras twist for fried chicken! Love it!
Liz
March 2, 2014 at 7:36 amMmmmm….I love that you’ve added a good dose of heat to your fried chicken! And that crust looks incredible!!! Perfect for Fat Tuesday (or Sunday!!!!).
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
March 2, 2014 at 9:05 amOh my gosh, New Orleans sounds like the perfect place to be when you are 8 months pregnant. Well, I suppose except for all the Hurricanes flowing freely 🙂 Your chicken looks perfect!
Nichole C
March 2, 2014 at 9:17 amI haven’t had fried chicken in ages, but this recipe makes me want to!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
March 2, 2014 at 9:17 amSomething about Fried Chicken that just makes me a happy lady!! I bet this is amazing!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
March 2, 2014 at 9:24 amNew Orleans Fried Chicken?! oh my! I want some!!! and I’ve never been to New Orleans but it’s definitely on my top 10 list of cities to visit . . for the FOOD and history! yum! looks so delicious!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
March 2, 2014 at 9:25 amThis looks incredible!!!
Tara
March 2, 2014 at 10:42 amFried chicken is my weakness, I love it and yours looks soooo good!!
Laura
March 2, 2014 at 11:01 amI think the fact that I don’t eat fried chicken much these days makes me appreciate when I do even more. Now I am really craving some food fried chicken.
Courtney @ Neighborfood
March 2, 2014 at 11:09 amSpicy Fried Chicken? Yes. please.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
March 2, 2014 at 11:11 amI have never been to New Orleans, just Baton Rouge and I fell in love with the Southern Food. I thought I wouldn’t like it, but I LOVED all of it! Your fried chicken looks just incredible!!
Stacy
March 2, 2014 at 11:15 amI hardly ever fry at home but when I do, fried chicken is one of my favorites, Isabel. It’s been one of my life’s ambitions to match my grandmother’s recipe. I get close but mine’s never quite as delicious as hers was. Perhaps I need to try Chef John Besh’s next time! It looks perfectly, wonderfully crispy!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez
March 2, 2014 at 11:17 amI need this in my life, like TODAY. That coating looks absolutely perfect…I can almost taste it from here!
Shaina
March 2, 2014 at 1:03 pmHaha that’s so funny that it was chicken that reeled you in and now the oysters/crawfish/beignets, etc! BUT wait…what is a #BeshBox and how the heck do I get one?!?!?
Shaina
March 2, 2014 at 1:03 pmnot**
FamilyFoodie
March 2, 2014 at 1:39 pmShaina, You would love #BeshBox. It’s like getting a culinary surprise every month. So Fun! http://beshbox.com/
Bea
March 2, 2014 at 1:47 pmOh how I love fried chicken and your recipe looks just perfect. I cannot wait to make it!
miss messy
March 2, 2014 at 3:04 pmI’m a vegetarian, but i love love love things like this and I totally miss fried chicken despite being a veggie for 12 years! This looks so good! Yum!
Shannon R
March 2, 2014 at 3:27 pmThat looks perfectly crispy! Wow!
Laura Dembowski
March 2, 2014 at 3:45 pmI didn’t know there was a specific kind of New Orleans fried chicken, but I know I want some 🙂
Jennifer Miller/MealDiva
March 2, 2014 at 4:12 pmAh..fried chicken…I LOVE FRIED CHICKEN! Your recipe is mouthwatering and I love the use of hot sauce… I’m going to have to give this a whirl…Yum!
Betsy @ Desserts Required
March 2, 2014 at 4:13 pmFried chicken is one of my all time favorite foods. When it is made correctly, it just screams my name!
I LOVE this recipe and your pics. Can’t wait to try it!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
March 2, 2014 at 4:54 pmThat is some crispy fried chicken. I can’t wait for our trip to NO next year. I’ll be sure to order up some fried chicken. Pinned.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
March 2, 2014 at 5:08 pmOooooh!!!! this fried chicken looks so crispy and delicious and mouthwateringgg!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
March 2, 2014 at 6:08 pmThis looks absolutely delicious! Crispy fried chicken is one of my all-time favorites !! Pinned!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
March 2, 2014 at 6:40 pmWhoa that fried chicken looks perfect. I bet it was awesome.
Susan
March 2, 2014 at 9:48 pmI love fried chicken but I generally like to leave it to the professionals. Yours looks professional. Perfectly crisp and I bet it tastes amazing!
Melanie
March 2, 2014 at 11:37 pmI’ve been thinking about these chicken since you posted it on Instagram today! I’m smitten at first sight!
Katie
March 3, 2014 at 9:50 amHoly moly – that looks like fried chicken perfection to me!
Nicole
March 3, 2014 at 11:39 amThis is fabulous. We love fried chicken, but this recipe kicks it up a notch and I love it!!
Delaware Girl Eats
March 3, 2014 at 12:14 pmPerfect fried chicken is a real art — yours looks great!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner
March 3, 2014 at 12:18 pmFried chicken-my very favourite.
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
March 3, 2014 at 4:39 pmI would kill for some fried chicken now… One of my favorites. Thanks for posting!
Hezzi-D
March 3, 2014 at 8:27 pmI love fried chicken and the addition of the hot sauce sounds increidble!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
March 4, 2014 at 12:16 amIsabel!!!! when I saw all your photos of this fried chicken, I just about died. This looks amazing! The skin looks so incredibly crunchy. Fantastic job!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
March 4, 2014 at 7:47 amYour chicken looks perfect, Isabel! I think this will be my Fat Tuesday meal tonight!
Aurica
March 4, 2014 at 7:48 amwowwww…so crunchy, just the way i like it, got to dip in very fast before they disappear from the plate 😀
FamilyFoodie
March 6, 2014 at 6:28 pmYou are so right!
Jamie
March 4, 2014 at 9:00 amThis makes me regret that we try and avoid frying… not for dietary reasons (ha ha) but because it makes a mess in the kitchen! But this… oooh I love fried chicken and this looks amazing! And oooh John Besh?
There are so many great sounding recipes collected here! Thank you!
FamilyFoodie
March 6, 2014 at 6:27 pmJamie, I know what you mean… I very rarely fry. But I have to say, this little treat was totally worth it!!
Kim Bee
March 5, 2014 at 4:04 amIsabel this looks so good. You know the way to a girl’s heart. I adore fried chicken and you just took it up a notch.
Sarah
March 7, 2014 at 8:23 amNothing more comforting than fried chicken!
sunithi
March 7, 2014 at 11:39 pmI bet the hot sauce adds a kick to it. Gotta try this recipe. My family loves fried chicken and I usually have to pick up from popeyes 🙂 ! Not anymore !!!
Renee
March 8, 2014 at 5:25 pmThe secret is the hot sauce! I am so glad to see you did fried chicken and it turned out wonderfully. Now you might have taken another step to become an official southerner.