Most people, including us, usually don’t rest fried chicken before eating it as they do with steak or other meats. But it turns out we should.

Rest Your Chicken for Better Flavor

Avoiding burning your hands is one of the reasons why you should rest fried chicken. But the more important one is that it will taste better after being left alone once fried. Some downtime will allow the juices inside the chicken to get distributed evenly and allow you to achieve a perfect bite each time. You will also get a crispier chicken since cooling down causes the outer layer to harden.

However, there is one thing that you should pay attention to. While leaving the fried chicken to rest on paper towels might seem logical, this method can make it soggy due to steam.

Instead, place the fried chicken on a wire rack and let it sit for around 10 minutes. Then you can dig in and really enjoy its awesomeness.

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But did you know that you can actually make delicious vegan “fried chicken” at home, and it’s not even that hard? It tastes great on its own, dipped into vegan mayo, or as part of a fried “chicken” sandwich with some pickles and lettuce. However you want to eat it, here’s how to make our favorite vegan fried “chicken.”

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Ingredients

• Oyster mushrooms
• Vegetable oil
• Vegetable-based milk (soy, almond, oat – whatever you prefer!)
• Lemon juice
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Sugar
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions

First, get the oil heating on the stove. Fill up a saucepan with a few inches of vegetable oil. Your goal is to get the oil up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a cooking thermometer to keep track. Then, you’ll want to get the oyster mushrooms clean by brushing the dirt off of them.

Next, get your dredging ingredients ready. In one bowl, combine your wet ingredients (the plant milk and lemon juice). In another, combine the dry ingredients.

Once the oil is hot enough, you’re ready to cook! Dip each oyster mushroom into the wet ingredient bowl and then the dry ingredient bowl, tossing to coat with the mixture. Then, carefully place them in the hot oil a few at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each mushroom for two to four minutes, or until they’re golden brown. Let them cool down on a paper towel before serving.

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Here are three special food holidays in July that you must put on your calendar!

National Fried Chicken Day: July 6th

Let’s be honest: while fried chicken isn’t the healthiest or the fanciest food, it’s hard to deny that it is an absolutely delicious comfort food staple. On July 6th, why not try your own version of Nashville Hot Chicken or head to a local soul food restaurant to enjoy a plate of fried chicken?

National Pina Colada Day: July 10th

Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? If so, National Pina Colada Day on July 10th was made for you! This classic cocktail, in which coconut and rum are the stars of the drink, has the power to transport you to a tropical island no matter where you may be.

National Hamburger Day: July 28th

Nothing says summer like grilling outside, and National Hamburger Day on July 28th is the perfect excuse to fire up your backyard grill and make burgers for the entire family! Whether you like them vegan, topped with cheese and bacon, or with alternative meats, everyone will find something to enjoy on this day.

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This region has produced a number of incredible dishes that are now recognized around the world for their fantastic taste. If you’re looking to take your Southern food game to the next level, here are four dishes from this region that you have to try.

Biscuits

The South’s bread par excellence has to be biscuits. These puffy, light, and airy bread rolls are usually made with buttermilk, which gives them a rich flavor that goes perfectly when slathered with jelly or butter.

Fried Chicken

The most famous food worldwide that comes from the South is probably fried chicken. Now available nearly everywhere, the juiciness and saltiness of this delicious dish is the centerpiece of many a-Southern meal.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Want to make a Southern brunch at home? Then you have to include FGTs, which are made with unripe tomatoes that are covered in batter and then fried. Sounds weird, but tastes incredible.

Regional Barbecue

The South is home of all kinds of regional barbecues, from vinegar-based Carolina barbecue to sweet and sticky Memphis barbecue. You can’t go wrong with any of them, as these delicious sauces bring out the best in all kinds of meat.

The post Four Southern Classics That You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Most people, including us, usually don’t rest fried chicken before eating it as they do with steak or other meats. But it turns out we should.

Rest Your Chicken for Better Flavor

Avoiding burning your hands is one of the reasons why you should rest fried chicken. But the more important one is that it will taste better after being left alone once fried. Some downtime will allow the juices inside the chicken to get distributed evenly and allow you to achieve a perfect bite each time. You will also get a crispier chicken since cooling down causes the outer layer to harden.

However, there is one thing that you should pay attention to. While leaving the fried chicken to rest on paper towels might seem logical, this method can make it soggy due to steam.

Instead, place the fried chicken on a wire rack and let it sit for around 10 minutes. Then you can dig in and really enjoy its awesomeness.

The post Why You Should Start Resting Your Fried Chicken appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But did you know that you can actually make delicious vegan “fried chicken” at home, and it’s not even that hard? It tastes great on its own, dipped into vegan mayo, or as part of a fried “chicken” sandwich with some pickles and lettuce. However you want to eat it, here’s how to make our favorite vegan fried “chicken.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bethany | LikkleVeganTings (@likklevegantings)

Ingredients

• Oyster mushrooms
• Vegetable oil
• Vegetable-based milk (soy, almond, oat – whatever you prefer!)
• Lemon juice
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Sugar
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions

First, get the oil heating on the stove. Fill up a saucepan with a few inches of vegetable oil. Your goal is to get the oil up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a cooking thermometer to keep track. Then, you’ll want to get the oyster mushrooms clean by brushing the dirt off of them.

Next, get your dredging ingredients ready. In one bowl, combine your wet ingredients (the plant milk and lemon juice). In another, combine the dry ingredients.

Once the oil is hot enough, you’re ready to cook! Dip each oyster mushroom into the wet ingredient bowl and then the dry ingredient bowl, tossing to coat with the mixture. Then, carefully place them in the hot oil a few at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each mushroom for two to four minutes, or until they’re golden brown. Let them cool down on a paper towel before serving.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Aartofcooking (@aartofcooking)

The post This Vegan Fried Chicken Recipe is Shockingly Easy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are three special food holidays in July that you must put on your calendar!

National Fried Chicken Day: July 6th

Let’s be honest: while fried chicken isn’t the healthiest or the fanciest food, it’s hard to deny that it is an absolutely delicious comfort food staple. On July 6th, why not try your own version of Nashville Hot Chicken or head to a local soul food restaurant to enjoy a plate of fried chicken?

National Pina Colada Day: July 10th

Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? If so, National Pina Colada Day on July 10th was made for you! This classic cocktail, in which coconut and rum are the stars of the drink, has the power to transport you to a tropical island no matter where you may be.

National Hamburger Day: July 28th

Nothing says summer like grilling outside, and National Hamburger Day on July 28th is the perfect excuse to fire up your backyard grill and make burgers for the entire family! Whether you like them vegan, topped with cheese and bacon, or with alternative meats, everyone will find something to enjoy on this day.

The post July Food Holidays are Just Around the Corner appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This region has produced a number of incredible dishes that are now recognized around the world for their fantastic taste. If you’re looking to take your Southern food game to the next level, here are four dishes from this region that you have to try.

Biscuits

The South’s bread par excellence has to be biscuits. These puffy, light, and airy bread rolls are usually made with buttermilk, which gives them a rich flavor that goes perfectly when slathered with jelly or butter.

Fried Chicken

The most famous food worldwide that comes from the South is probably fried chicken. Now available nearly everywhere, the juiciness and saltiness of this delicious dish is the centerpiece of many a-Southern meal.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Want to make a Southern brunch at home? Then you have to include FGTs, which are made with unripe tomatoes that are covered in batter and then fried. Sounds weird, but tastes incredible.

Regional Barbecue

The South is home of all kinds of regional barbecues, from vinegar-based Carolina barbecue to sweet and sticky Memphis barbecue. You can’t go wrong with any of them, as these delicious sauces bring out the best in all kinds of meat.

The post Four Southern Classics That You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.