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The breading part of the coating is what gives the chicken its appealing crunch. It's also the base that carries whatever spices you decide to use. Some favorite coatings include:
- Crushed cornflakes
- Breadcrumbs
- A mixture of flour and cornstarch
- Mashed potato flakes {relatedarticles}
- Thyme
- Paprika
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Mustard or honey-mustard
If you're a fan of the fried chicken served at a certain fast food chain, you won't be surprised to find that the coating is the key to that signature taste. It is a secret recipe, but a pretty good approximation can be achieved in your own kitchen with no more effort than it would take to make any other fried chicken recipe.
