Hometown Buffet Fried Chicken Copycat Recipes

HOMETOWN BUFFET FRIED CHICKEN (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• SPRINKLE chicken pieces with salt and pepper; RUB seasonings into chicken; COAT chicken with pure vegetable shortening (this will help seal in the juices).
• MEASURE the BREADING ingredients -- except flour and cornstarch -into a large sealable container or a large zip-lock bag; SEAL the container; SHAKE to blend; OPEN container and add 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch; SEAL and shake again, until thoroughly combined.
• BEAT 4 large eggs in a medium bowl for the EGGWASH.
• DIP 1-2 pieces wet chicken at a time into the EGGWASH to coat.
• PLACE wet chicken into the BREADING mixture container; SEAL container firmly; SHAKE chicken gently in all motions to thoroughly coat chicken.
• TRANSFER chicken pieces onto a cooling rack when chicken is evenly and generously breaded; ALLOW chicken to rest and absorb the breading for a few minutes before frying.
• PREHEAT deep-fryer manufacturer's recommended amount of canola oil; VERY SLOWLY heat oil in gradual increments to 315°F until preheated.
• ADD breaded chicken to the elevated fry basket in deep-fryer without crowding.
• LOWER the deep-frying basket with chicken very slowly into the hot oil; FRY chicken until golden and crisp, until fully cooked fully cooked and juices run clear (about 15-18 minutes, depending on chicken portion/size).
• DRAIN on a wire rack over a baking sheet. NOTE: To keep chicken warm before serving, place chicken on a rack-fitted baking sheet covered with a sheet of foil in preheated 170°F oven; SERVE and enjoy!

BULK HOMETOWN BUFFET FRIED CHICKEN SEASONING

Steps:

• NOTE: DON'T OMIT ANY INGREDIENT, TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER RATIOS AND MEASURES OF THIS BULK MIX. (STEP ONE): MEASURE all ingredients into large resealable container such as a GLAD food storage container or a Ziploc freezer bag.
• BREAK up any clumps if present, by hand or using the back of a spoon.
• SEAL the container.
• SHAKE container to mix well.
• STORE container sealed and store in a cool dry place.
• WHEN ready to use, measure 5 level tablespoons of this mixture into a large resealable container.
• ADD 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch.
• SEAL container and shake well.
• FOLLOW link to Recipe #409958 for complete brining, preparation and frying instructions (skipping its STEPS #2 and #3 since you've already done this).
• ENJOY!