Hip Hop Fish and Chicken
A crispy, flavorful fried chicken and fish recipe inspired by the famous Hip Hop Fish & Chicken chain, seasoned with their signature 'crack seasoning'.
Equipment
- Deep Fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs bone-in or boneless
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce optional, for extra heat
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp cornmeal optional, for extra crunch
- Oil for frying
Crack Seasoning
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornmeal.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the fryer and let drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with crack seasoning.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-dredge the chicken by dipping it back into buttermilk and flour before frying.