Northern Fried Chicken

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• canola oil, for frying
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 egg whites, beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• honey, for dipping (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add oil, to a depth of 2 inches in a dutch oven and heat over medium high heat, about 375 degrees f.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.
• 3 beat egg whites in another bowl.
• 4 in a third bowl, combine flour, matzo, and baking powder.
• 5 dip a piece of chicken in egg whites, then press into the matzo mixture so crumbs adhere; shake off any excess.
• 6 transfer chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet.
• 7 repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
• 8 fry chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes; drain on paper toweling then season with salt, pepper, and the reserved seasoning mixture.