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A plate of crispy fried fish fillets from Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, served with golden French fries and fresh coleslaw in small bowls.

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'.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Deep Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken by combining buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornmeal.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
  4. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.