Northern Fried Chicken

• servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying

1⁄2 tsp. hot paprika

1⁄8 tsp. each cayenne pepper, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder

4 egg whites, beaten

1⁄2 cup flour

1⁄2 cup matzo meal

1⁄4 tsp. baking powder

1 (3-lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Honey, for dipping

Directions

instruction 0

Pour oil to a depth of 2" in a 5-qt. Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 375°.

instruction 1

Combine paprika, cayenne, basil, parsley, and garlic and onion powders in a bowl; set aside. Put egg whites into a bowl. Combine flour, matzo, and baking powder in another bowl.

instruction 2

Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg whites and press into matzo to coat. Shake off excess; transfer chicken to a rack set inside a baking sheet. Working in 2 batches, fry chicken until crispy and cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Transfer chicken to paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and the reserved paprika mixture. Serve with honey, if you'd like.