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15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes

These fried chicken recipes are so good you'll forget about the napkins.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Southern Fried Chicken

Chef Garvin has the fried chicken game on lock with this simply seasoned but very delicious recipe. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Chef G. Garvin
02
Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Making chicken moist and full of flavor is key, using this recipe makes sure that both things happen and when they do, this chicken is oh-so-good.

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Martha Stewart
03
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings

Perfect for a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, this recipe is a go-to for amazing flavor no matter the occasion.

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The Kitchenista Diaries
04
Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze

Want to take some of extra grease out of your diet? Try this recipe for oven fried chicken which eliminates the deep frier and some of the fat while keeping the flavor that makes the southern and succulent dish so divine. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Damn Delicious
05
Brooklyn Bowl Fried Chicken

Breaded in cracker crumbs, this recipe throws in a little crunch and also a little cajun spice to add in a kick. Paired with a honey based dipping sauce, this recipe is one you can’t go wrong with. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The New York Times
06
Neely Family Spicy Fried Chicken

There’s nothing wrong with turning up the spice on this southern staple! This recipe called for cayenne pepper coupled with hot sauce to give an extra kick and a whole lot of yum.

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Food Network
07
Bourbon Pecan Pie Sauce Over Chicken and Waffles

You can never go wrong with chicken and waffles, the perfect entree marriage of breakfast and dinner. This recipe kicks it up a notch with perfectly cooked chicken and a glaze that is to die for. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
A Soulful Twist
08
Whole Wheat Fried Chicken

Crunchy, crispy and cooked to perfection. This recipe is easy and pairs great with a cold beer during a barbecue. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Food and Wine
09
Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Bacon Cheddar Waffle Sandwich Recipe

Bacon AND waffles AND fried chicken?! It’s a trifecta of deliciousness and we cannot get enough. This recipe provides a plethora of flavors so that you get something rich and yummy in each and every bite. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Cooking With Janica
10
Glazed Fried Chicken with Old Bay and Cayenne

A good spicy sauce and some delicious deep fried chicken, sign us up for more and more. This recipe infuses brine and brown sugar and it’ll just about make you want to holler. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Bon Appetit
11
Fried Chicken Sandwich

It’s so good you’ll want to share! This recipe is great for a picnic or a game day tailgate. Using a denser bread to keep the sandwich from getting soggy, you can’t go wrong with keeping these flavors all in one place that get better and better with each bite.

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
Spoon Fork Bacon
12
Crispy Chicken Stix with 3 Dipping Sauces

 This is a recipe that the kids will love. Mimicking french fries, the chicken fingers are great for a mid day snack or dinner alternative for little ones. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The Cozy Apron
13
Fried Chicken Salad

Still have some leftovers? No need a wasting a good thing and turning fried chicken into fried chicken salad is the next best thing. Adding some extra ingredients and spices helps reinvent part of your dinner meal into side dish that everyone will love. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The Food Network
14
Tony’s Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce

Chicken strips are a great alternative party appetizer or game day treat, this recipe calls for the chicken to be breaded with Panko crumbs for crunch and a taste that’s out of this world. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The Food Network
15
Classic Southern Fried Chicken

While we may not be a fan of the chef, Paula Deen’s recupe for fried chicken is perfection. This recipe will leave guests licking their fingers and feigning for more and more. 

15 Finger-Licking Good Fried Chicken Recipes
The Food Network
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