Fried chicken is one of those foods that you just can’t wait to sink your teeth into. As soon as the chicken is out of the fryer, we dig in, even if that means risking burned fingers or tongue. However, there is a good argument to be made that exercising a bit of patience might be more beneficial.
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.
