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Northern fried chicken piled on a green plate, with a bowl of gravy alongside.
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5 from 1 vote

Northern Fried Chicken

Our Northern fried chicken is coated in a mix of matzo meal and flour, giving it a crust that's worlds away from your typical fried chicken. Lighter and crisp in a way that brings to mind a cornmeal crust. And don't skip the fried chicken seasoning--it adds a ton of flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 633

Equipment

  • Deep-fry or candy or instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

For the fried chicken seasoning (optional)

  • 2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the fried chicken

  • 6 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 about 3 pounds chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, 4 breast pieces)
  • 4 large egg whites, whisked
  • 1/2 cup matzoh meal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Fried Chicken Seasoning, (optional)
  • Honey, for serving
  • Chicken Gravy, (optional)
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Instructions

For the fried chicken seasoning (optional)

  • Combine all of the ingredients. Store in a covered container.

For the fried chicken

  • Heat about 3 inches of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry or candy or instant-read thermometer reads 375°F (190°C).
  • Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the egg whites in a large shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the matzoh meal, flour, and baking powder. Working with 1 piece at a time, dip the chicken into the egg whites and let any excess drip back into the bowl. Next, press the chicken into the matzoh mix and tap off any excess. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Working in batches, fry the chicken until the coating is dark golden, about 10 minutes for white meat and 13 minutes for dark meat. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Season immediately with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the pieces with the fried chicken seasoning. Serve with the honey for dipping and chicken gravy, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 929mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g