Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe at Home - Better than KFC!

This is the way you make Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe at Home! It's tender, juicy and you are going got love the crunch! Best Chicken fry ever!
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Delicious, Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Fried Chicken!
Make a brine consisting of 4 cups water, 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 8 to 10 peppercorns, 1 slice of lemon, 1 clove of garlic
and a couple bay leaves.
Bring the brine to a boil and simmer for a minute or 2 just to dissolve the salt and sugar. Cool it off. You can even toss in
a few ice cubes to help cool it.
Make as many batches or 1/2 batches you need to cover the chicken you are going to prepare.
Once the brine is cold pour it over your chicken and brine it in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. It is OK as well to brine it over night.
Remove chicken from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels.
Let it rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Dredge the chicken in a breading made of 1 cup bread flour,
1 cup rice flour, 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Fry the chicken in oil at 300 to 325 degrees until chicken is golden brown. Place the chicken on a baking rack (not paper towels) and finish it in the oven at 350 degrees until all the pieces reach 165 degrees.
Let it rest for about 20 to 25 minutes before serving because
it will hold heat for a long time.
Enjoy!
#friedchicken #bestcrunchyfriedchicken #dinner #chickenfry
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[@rjfisher7926]

I just learned of Steve’s passing. In his honor, I made this chicken tonight. It was truly the best fried chicken our family has ever eaten. Just fantastic! I wish I’d have had the honor of meeting Steve. Well, thanks to the internet we can still watch and learn from one of America’s all around great guys and country chef. Blessings.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@blakegardner2339]

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[@LiberaceProtege]

Steve was so great. I learned a lot from him. We all did. He is greatly missed for sure.

[@sea2sea2seevanlife92]

Today has been an exceptionally sh*tty day... Kinda nice to sit back and watch Steve cook, share his love of cooking and food. I sure enjoy his videos, I can’t imagine how much more so for those who were close to him. I miss a man I never had the opportunity to meet... I’m so thankful he took the time to share his life and love here, so thankful this channel has continued with the two lovely ladies we have today.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you for such a nice comment! Hope you have a better day tomorrow! :)

[@bbsal4031]

Videos like this with wonderful people are what make the internet a good thing. With all the ugly stuff going on in the world we can watch this kind of stuff and feel happy.

[@debbiegradowski9885]

@@bbsal4031 oh I couldn’t have said it better! God bless you and keep you safe during this odd/different time 🙏🏼

[@danshankle]

RIP Steve! I BINGE watch your Videos...over and over. Miss your Personality soooo Much! God Bless you Sheila, keep on keeping on!

[@nickycotton6137]

Amen.👍

[@recarnes71]

What he is dead?

[@N2Dressage001]

Ditto!

[@paulsnyder5071]

Just joined your channel recently, looking forward to many new recipes to come. Then I found out that Shotgun passed. My heart goes out to Ms. Shella and his entire family. He was such an energetic, entertaining, informative, happy man! Wish I could have stopped by Tennessee to say hello. I'm so glad to see Ms. Shella continuing the channel. Shotgun would be sooooo proud. Keep up the outstanding work! Especially in these current times, you make things a lot easier for many people. I've been bingeing your videos over the last few days while stuck at home, and it's as if Shotgun and Ms. Shella are right in my kitchen giving me cooking tips all day, every day. God bless you all.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Awe Paul this is a great compliment! Jennifer was the best asset in bringing this show forward. Next time you watch a video just come right on in and have a seat and we will get started!!! :):)

[@redskiclayton]

RIP Steve, I love your videos and thank you Sheila for keeping this legacy going.

[@terriellis5145]

With all respect and I sure I speak for All of us we miss Steve and sure he's cooking above!! To all of Andy's friends and family merry Christmas, you and Steve will live on forever!!

[@Mox3712]

Absolutely love watching Steve - what a great guy he must have been. Glad to know Ms. Sheila is carrying on his legacy!

[@cindystrother7710]

I am so happy that you are doing recipes ms sheila shot gun red would be so proud you are doing a fabulous job ms sheila love this channel

[@freaknbigpanda]

Dude his commentating was spot on, if he was still alive and went with a real high quality setup he would def be in the top KZbin cooking shows, he can cook and entertain you at the same time. RIP Steve, wish you were still here!!

[@lewisbarrah8804]

The sound of that crunch said it all!

[@XOfXtreme]

This mans has ALOT of charisma and a natural on camera great personality this chicken is 💯 and gets the Hood approval RIP to Big Blood aka Shotta Red a True Legend📀

[@MTTRON]

I had a stroke in May (5/13/2022)! God didn't take me because he already Has an Awesome cook! You ladies keep up the great work! I cooked a 5 lb chicken in my Ip. Using Steve's brine with some Rosemary and Thyme was awesome. I'm not brave enough to fry a chicken yet but as soon as I am it will be Steve's recipie! Thank you Mrs. Sheila for (and Jen) for keeping him going!

[@Indianartifact]

Just discovered these cooking videos, I wish I would have found them years ago. What a great guy and a great cook. I really enjoy them and God bless

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you again for keeping this channel going

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Our pleasure! Thank you!!!

[@Marella2024]

I am a vegetarian and I love this channel! It has really helped me step up my cooking skills over the years. RIP Steve & and many blessings to you Sheila! 💞🦋🙏🏼

[@murray1759]

Truthfully watching steve all this time and watching the ladies knowing steve was gone was really hard for me. But the more i watch the ladies the more i realise they miss him to. The two ladies are so fun to watch....they often share stories about steve. Makes me cry writing this. I love this show...they make me feel like part of the family. I haven't seen my family in 5 years.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are not part of the family you ARE family!!! We appreciate you being here. Yes we miss Steve. When he passed he had made 307 of these recipes. He wanted this cooking show to keep going. He and I had the conversation before. We are definitely not him but there was only one Steve.😁. We enjoy it. Seeing people enjoying and using these recipes. Have a great Thanksgiving! 👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳

[@1954evelyn]

I Miss you so much Steve, I always come back and watch your videos especially when I need a GOOD recipe and sometimes just to watch you. I'm so glad Sheila is keeping your channel going she is doing a good job too!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome! I give credit to Jennifer 😊

[@Momma-angela]

I love these videos and really wish we could’ve met and/or knew y’all! Steve is such a happy, sweet, lovable guy and I am sure about this because I can hear it in his voice. Especially when he talks to Shelia, I love to hear him say your name Sheila! I think it’s because somehow I can hear his love for you when he talks to or about you and I’m sure I’ve said this on another video, sorry to repeat myself, but it’s so true! Thank you for keeping his channel going, wish I had found it sooner so I could’ve personally thanked Steve.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your so kind Angela. Wish we had met also. Glad you love the video's.

[@johnpoland9622]

Great recipe. I remember watching him when I was much younger.

[@pattiturk6407]

so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I know he'll be missed. ms Sheila you're doing a great job continuing this channel. this was great info on the crispy chicken...good to know these tips, I've always had trouble with frying chicken. But now I know the secret. God Bless and keep you.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching this channel!

[@Momma-angela]

Wow!!! Thanks for this video, that looks sooooo good. I needed some tips on how to make my chicken more moist & crispier! My husband and boys are gonna be super happy.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome!

[@Bishop472]

Thank you Steve and thank you beautiful Sheila for the great footage 👍♥️

[@wraithrunner2355]

God I miss this guy. Thanks red appreciate everything you did

[@bobgastineau9948]

this turned out great. thanks Steve and Sheila!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your welcome! Steve passed away Dec 2018

[@shawnmanuel9817]

I came across your videos by accident..I've watched several in a row..Now you got me drooling..🤤...Your recipes look so delicious and simple and I love how you explain everything..I had to subscribe..Thank you sir for doing a wonderful job..👏👍

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks and welcome Shawn! Steve passed away Dec 29th 2018

[@shawnmanuel9817]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed I am so sorry to hear that..😓..R.I.P Steve.

[@dizziechef9502]

My mom owned a restaurant . She cut, cleaned the chicken. Made a brine, put the chicken in it. Mounds of it. Then removed what she needed. dried and breaded then it was fried. It was wonderful brined.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great food memories! ❤️

[@joanrath126]

Trying your chicken recipe for supper..new fried chicken!! Gonna fill my roaster for a sunday family meal..I love cold fried chicken also.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Sounds great!

[@disturbedbltify]

Rip Steve made this tonight good eating thank you Steve

[@roxanasmith7745]

Thanks for the brine recipe. And it makes sense to brine the chicken. It does make them nice and moist. God bless.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching! 👍😊

[@MTTRON]

I love that Corn Starch trick! Gonna try that in my air Fryer. Another cool trick is to reduce the 4 cups water to 2 cups water. Then after the brine cools to room temperature add two more cups of Pickle Juice to the brine! I'm serious! It is just Awesome! Thank you Steve and you two Ladies! Roll Tide!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for sharing Mark! 👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳

[@MTTRON]

Still waiting for that Cheerios recipe!

[@captainwinky]

Awesome show Steve and Sheila. Wander recipe, I will definitely try this . Love watching you two's show.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks so much! Steve passed away Dec 2018

[@roberthuppe1864]

I tried your recipe with chicken wings today . Even my wife , who is not a big fan of wings usually , liked them . Juicy ,crispy and tasty. Thank You !

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great to hear Robert! Your so welcome!

[@fatkat311]

Just finding This channel. Good stuff!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Welcome aboard Jesse! Thank you!

[@patrickmetcalf3866]

And the legend lives on!

[@kristenranda3882]

i have never heard of sooking it in brine over night, but it will be done this way from now on. thank you so much.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your so welcome! shotgunred.com

[@vonnieluxon2437]

Oh my goodness. I have been cooking chicken wrong. Making this on my day off. Thank you so much.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome Vonnie!😀

[@wascopI]

gonna try this, miss ya shotgun.

[@klosnoski]

Pressure cooker. Plain and simple Godspeed shotgun

[@prestonyoung4967]

Didn't know Steve had passed. So sorry. Keep it up Ms Sheila.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you! We will!

[@bajemo359]

Buttermilk makes a great brine too!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks Barb!

[@laurac5451]

Oh wow he could sing!

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

Genius. We all miss Steve. Anyway, I ended up buying an electric skillet yesterday when I first saw your (this video) chicken recipe. It’s due to be delivered tomorrow (Monday). I will let yous two gals know how this turns out! Thanks, as always. And Sheila, it’s nice to finally see you in front of the camera with your girlfriend. Lol.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Fantastic! Yes let us know how you like it!👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed . ….I’m reporting in, lol. Well, my electric skillet came in last night by Amazon delivery. I tried your chicken recipe out for tonight’s dinner. A big Hit! Easy, very juicy and the rice flour & corn starch trick created the best breading I have ever had on fried chicken. My goodness, you all at Shotgun Red are a National Treasure! Thank you! - Greg

[@lindarowe4076]

You made me hungry

[@kathleenwassum7712]

You remind me of every Guy in my family!! I can’t wait to make this! Just like Mama used to make!♥️👍🥂

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad this brought back great food memories ❤️

[@janetsontilt]

Looking great! thank you ! I am going to make some real good tasty fried chicken now I’ve only been cooking for 50 years (almost)😋

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

You got to be kidding me..... this is awesome!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks Gregory! Have a great day and thanks for watching!😋👍 shotgunred.com

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

use bread crumbs instead, deep fry till browned, then chuck in the oven and cook on 180deg for 20 30 minutes or till they cooked thru...

[@joanrath126]

Have you decided to ever produce an market a cookbook compiled of all your great recipes? I think it would sell cause it's good food ,easy to make an the ingredients dont break the bank.At home cooks an busy moms can easily tackle your recipes.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

We are in the process of putting one together as i type! :):)

[@cindystrother7710]

Please don't listen to bad or negative comments please ms sheila

[@zackalex1160]

watching you just makes my day always

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you!💗

[@glendaharris4776]

I am making this next week😀🍗

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great!!! 👍😃 shotgunred.com

[@tomkuse7037]

Yes please make Cheerios ! Cherrio bars or that famos cold soup recipe. Possibly a trail mix ?

[@marclaclear6628]

Steve enjoying the chicken 15:50 is some of the greatest content on youtube.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you Marc! 😊👌

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you Marc! 😊👌

[@jeremycrisp8460]

I fry alot of chicken as a publix deli worker. We cook our chicken at 325° for 13 - 15 minutes

[@snartzzb983]

Miss Steve... God Bless Shelia.❤

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you!❤️

[@marbo6429]

I added 1/2 cup white vinegar to the brine and 1/2 cup of sugar instead of 1/4...real nice!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great tip!

[@robertkellner8763]

I just got done watching Steve's video on "Fried chicken". I didn't know about his passing away. I'm truly sorry for his loss. P/S My favorite video, was "Clean and Pan Fry Whole Bluegill". He is serving great meals "In Heaven" God Bless.

[@crackede.g.g.gaming6802]

What a great guy ❤️ started watching this guy at work and after a couple days of watching found out he passed away RIP ❤️❤️❤️

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you dearly for watching! Yes he passed Dec 2018

[@crackede.g.g.gaming6802]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed I saw today and yeah seriously heartbreaking what a great guy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ bless❤️❤️❤️

[@geirmikkaelantonsson7814]

Love your videos !

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad you like them!

[@THETRENT1972]

I miss Steve's wonderful face so much! Every time I need my spirit lifted I put one of his videos on, Steve was and is an angel. In regard to this video I wonder how long in the oven roughly Steve cooked it? I know until the temperature reached the goal, but I wish someone would give me an estimate of around how long that is?

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

How the heck did Steve learn all this? Amazing.

[@brianmather9074]

Ha! That bay leaf just didn't quit!

[@lumpylumpy3931]

Predicted the future!

[@PrepsteadingWithBelinda]

My hubby loves fried chicken I'm not crazy about it but I will have to make this for him.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great! Let us know how it turns out! How well he likes it😀👌

[@susanspencer9538]

Gave alot of thumbs up for you Sheila! Hope your doing good. Im here if you need me.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you for the thumbs up Susan! That is sweet if you. Thanks for being here for us! ❤️❤️❤️

[@danacowles2848]

I can’t wait to make this! I wonder though what kind of oil he used.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Vegetable😃👍

[@CT-gr8jl]

The man the myth the legend Steve RIP

[@SandraLovesSun]

I wish I ate chicken so I could taste this!!

[@Nighthawk1982]

Rip steve, we miss you....

[@kentrumschlag5456]

You ought try salmon patties

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

We love salmon patties. We also have a recipe video on here that is a salmon loaf!😋👍 shotgunred.com

[@kwyatt97]

Yummy!

[@bbsal4031]

That chicken looks excellent. I definitely needed to learn that. But how long did you bake it in the oven for, and is it okay to put extra spices in with the flour mixture?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Yes

[@classichorror8538]

Omg, I want a bite... that sound said to come eat me 👍👍

[@lnorrisnorris4080]

Miss Him....❤️🕊️✝️

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

:( You can click on shotgunred1000 and you will see a'lot of video's of Steve in his garden, out fishing, on the road doing shows. Also there is a video on here called History of Shotgun Red if you want to know more about him :)

[@lnorrisnorris4080]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed Thank you so much. God bless you and your family.❤️🕊️✝️♥️

[@jopatterson8712]

I didn’t know he was gone. 😢. 🙏

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Unfortunately he passed away December 29th 2018

[@LindaMeeks-n8s]

U said in the oven at 350 degs but how long do u leave the fry chicken in the oven; please please show how and the ingrs to bake cornish hens in the oven need it right b 4 Thanksgivings??

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

We have a deep friend Cornish hens recipe on this channel

[@patrickmetcalf3866]

Perrrrfect

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks!

[@riner9]

RIP Steve we love you buddy.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you for a sweet comment!😊

[@dianaashton3317]

I love your background

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you Diana!

[@DudeBro571]

Can you see that SHEILLAHH!!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Not at the moment...lol

[@murray1759]

Did you cover the chicken with foil in the oven?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

No he didn't. He wanted the crunch and it done in the middle. Thanks for asking!

[@glendaharris4776]

The good die young miss you

[@jjthejet69]

What type of oil or grease used?

[@marbo6429]

Sheila...do you ever set the chicken in butter milk?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Sometimes😃👍

[@marbo6429]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed I just watched Reds buttermilk kfc recipe babe..exactly 30 seconds after I wrote that question!...Shoot me!

[@paulgolub3173]

Watch all of them. RIP

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks Paul!

[@carolynmoody9460]

BLESSINGS

[@kenough]

Steve Hall died early in life (only 64) eating this type of food. Enjoy.

[@noname-lk5ys]

15 min on each side in fryer chicken is already done! Actually, almost overcooked!

[@joannharden8867]

❤️

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks! 😋👍 shotgunred.com

[@recarnes71]

Fried chicken in a van down by the river

[@marbo6429]

Why does he say it doesn't take too long to look at a horse shoe? I love the shiny Western States!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Another way of making a very quick decision. Cause horseshoes can be hot.

[@marbo6429]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed Oh damn I would burn myself on ur hot shoes but I see what u mean!

[@michaelyoung5824]

why don't you do soething gluten free.not all of us can use your receipies,althouth they are all good.help the one one's that can't eat all your great cooking

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Some of our recent recipes are more heart healthy.

[@SandraLovesSun]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed also gluten isn't necessarily unhealthy - that's just for those who have an allergy to it. It would be easy enough for the person who wants gluten-free to replace the bread flour with rice flour since rice is gluten-free.

[@michalgazdziak8468]

KFC taste awful.