To brine or not to brine?

[aunt betty]

Making fried chicken tomorrow. Brine it or not?
I'm leaning towards yes.

[capt1972]

brine

[assateague]

If you brine it, let me know how it turns out. I don't think I've ever thought to brine chicken I was going to fry, only grill or smoke. Gonna be great, or disgusting. 50/50. It would be nice to have the brine, though, because then you could really get the outside crispy without worrying about drying out the inside.

[aunt betty]

I've brined whole chickens that we baked. It'll make it juicy. That's for sure.

[aunt betty]

Just did it. Quart of water. 1/4 cup of salt. Tablespoon of Montreal steak seasonings ( it goes on everything)
Added a couple tablespoons of Louisiana hot sauce for some kick.
Popeyes...look out!

[QH's Paw]

Just did it. Quart of water. 1/4 cup of salt. Tablespoon of Montreal steak seasonings ( it goes on everything)
Added a couple tablespoons of Louisiana hot sauce for some kick.
Popeyes...look out!

Over night?

[aunt betty]

Just did it. Quart of water. 1/4 cup of salt. Tablespoon of Montreal steak seasonings ( it goes on everything)
Added a couple tablespoons of Louisiana hot sauce for some kick.
Popeyes...look out!

Over night?

yes.
Still stewing. Its either going to be good, or not...
50/50.

[aunt betty]

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Raw chicken in a bowl.
Waddle
Waddle
Bum bum bum bum...

[aunt betty]

Looking good. The color is browner than usual. Wonder if it's the brining.
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[aunt betty]

I think I should use less salt next time. Its good, but a little salty. The hot sauce is perfect IMO.

[aunt betty]

Cooked the neck for my buddy.
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[AKPirate]

Cooked the neck for my buddy.
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Looks like your buddy isn't too sure about it

[Bootlipkiller]

Cooked the neck for my buddy.
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Looks like your buddy isn't too sure about it

It was to sour for milo.

[aunt betty]

In high school I worked for Shakey's Pizza. Their chicken is can best. Why? They marinade it three days in a special brine that's all spicy. I overdid the salt but will figure this out. More spices, less salt next time.

[aunt betty]

Da best* hate this tapA correction bullshit.

[assateague]

Cooked the neck for my buddy.
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Looks like your buddy isn't too sure about it

It was to sour for milo.

[aunt betty]

Cooked the neck for my buddy.
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Looks like your buddy isn't too sure about it

It was to sour for milo.

He squints when I take pics of him if he sees me. Anticipating the flash.
He ate the neck and wingtips. I kinda doubt he cared if it was good or not.

There was no stale old baking powder involved that has two kinds of acid in it.

[capt1972]

In high school I worked for Shakey's Pizza. Their chicken is can best. Why? They marinade it three days in a special brine that's all spicy. I overdid the salt but will figure this out. More spices, less salt next time.

Way too salty or just a little too salty. would half the salt be better? making this tomorrow!

[aunt betty]

In high school I worked for Shakey's Pizza. Their chicken is can best. Why? They marinade it three days in a special brine that's all spicy. I overdid the salt but will figure this out. More spices, less salt next time.

Way too salty or just a little too salty. would half the salt be better? making this tomorrow!

It did something to the way the skin browns. The grease got cruddy with the flour. The chicken was tasty but a little salty. Use half the salt.
I'd add more hotsauce as it was kind of weak.

Its a work in progress. Tried something different. I'd call it a success with room to improve.

[QH's Paw]

In high school I worked for Shakey's Pizza. Their chicken is can best. Why? They marinade it three days in a special brine that's all spicy. I overdid the salt but will figure this out. More spices, less salt next time.

Way too salty or just a little too salty. would half the salt be better? making this tomorrow!

It did something to the way the skin browns. The grease got cruddy with the flour. The chicken was tasty but a little salty. Use half the salt.
I'd add more hotsauce as it was kind of weak.

Its a work in progress. Tried something different. I'd call it a success with room to improve.

Try sprinkling ground red pepper on it before you dredge or roll in flour. That works real good to make my grilled chicken spicier.

[aunt betty]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

[AKPirate]

Nice ducks!

[QH's Paw]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

You still have shakeys there? All of ours shut down 30 years ago.

[AKPirate]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

You still have shakeys there? All of ours shut down 30 years ago.

Their lunch buffets were awesome

[assateague]

We used to go to one after my dad's softball games. They'd drink beer and us kids would watch the cartoons and shit they played on the movie screen. Pretty sure that one closed around 1977 or so.

[aunt betty]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

You still have shakeys there? All of ours shut down 30 years ago.

Their lunch buffets were awesome

You like mojos? I never was that into them but boy....a lot of people were.
I remember cooking up tons of mojos and chicken for the buffets.
Had it sitting on the bar so you could get a beer each time you went for more.

[AKPirate]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

You still have shakeys there? All of ours shut down 30 years ago.

Their lunch buffets were awesome

You like mojos? I never was that into them but boy....a lot of people were.
I remember cooking up tons of mojos and chicken for the buffets.
Had it sitting on the bar so you could get a beer each time you went for more.

Loved mojos and their chicken. Played my first video game their to, Pong.

[QH's Paw]

Not one of my best threads. Started something and just let it roll.
I'll do this brined fried chicken again and try to recall what all was in Shakey's secret marinade.
It came in a bag that said marinade on it. That's all because it was like KFC secret.

Trying to recreate something from 35 years ago without robbing a shakeys.
Their chicken is THAT good.

You still have shakeys there? All of ours shut down 30 years ago.

Their lunch buffets were awesome

You like mojos? I never was that into them but boy....a lot of people were.
I remember cooking up tons of mojos and chicken for the buffets.
Had it sitting on the bar so you could get a beer each time you went for more.

Loved mojos and their chicken. Played my first video game their to, Pong.

Look at you Tim, getting all old and shit.

[AKPirate]

Their lunch buffets were awesome[/quote]
You like mojos? I never was that into them but boy....a lot of people were.
I remember cooking up tons of mojos and chicken for the buffets.
Had it sitting on the bar so you could get a beer each time you went for more.[/quote]

Loved mojos and their chicken. Played my first video game their to, Pong. [/quote]
Look at you Tim, getting all old and shit. [/quote]

Shhh

[3legged_lab]

I've heard we used to have a shakeys here 30-35 years ago.