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Step 1
For the chicken brine:
Step 2
In a large sauce pot, sweat onion, garlic and rosemary in canola oil over high heat.
Step 3
Once the vegetables start to soften, add water, salt and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer until salt dissolves.
Step 4
Once cooked, remove brine from heat and allow it to come to room temperature.
Step 5
Place chicken in a large sealable container and cover with brine until immersed. Weigh down with a plate to ensure chicken is fully submerged.
Step 6
Place chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 7
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and remove from brine and allow to come to room temperature for about 1½ hours.
Step 8
While the chicken is resting, bring a large pot full of oil up to 335 F.
Step 9
For the buttermilk soak:
Step 10
In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients until well-combined. Set aside.
Step 11
For the chicken dredge:
Step 12
In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients until well-combined. Set aside.
Step 13
For the persillade dipping sauce:
Step 14
Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend, making sure to scrape down the sides to incorporate all parsley. Make sure the mixture is very finely blended so there are no chunks of garlic.
Step 15
To cook:
Step 16
Once chicken is at room temperature, dunk in buttermilk soak, shake off excess and toss in the dredge mixture.
Step 17
Fry at 335 F (25 minutes for a whole chicken, or 10 minutes for chicken pieces) and remove from oil to drain on a towel. Temp the chicken to ensure doneness (breast should be about 150 F degrees; leg meat should be about 185 F).
Step 18
To serve:
Step 19
Plate with any garnishes you choose, including chili crisp, honey or lemon slices dressed with Creole seasoning on a platter for presentation.
Step 20
When carving the chicken, use a knife to cut around the thigh on both sides. Remove the back of the chicken and cut off the wings. Cut the breasts in half through the bone. Place on a smaller plate with rosemary and lemon.
Step 21
Offer selection of dipping sauces, including the Persillade Dipping Sauce, along with the chicken, as desired.