Feast of FRIED CHICKEN

Quin Liburd of the blog Butter Be Ready shares her most scrumptious recipes in honor of National Fried Chicken Day.

- Quin Liburd

It's no surprise that the dish has its own day: Juicy chicken with a crunchy golden crust is always a crowd-pleaser. If you haven't made it at home yet, allow Quin to be your guide. The self-described introvert loves to spend time in the kitchen adjusting new recipes for her readers 'til they're top-notch and guaranteed to satisfy. But her food is about much more than butter-fortified flavor: "I come from a West Indian and Caribbean background, where food and family are at the center of everything. So much goodness can be fostered over a warm plate with meaningful conversations," she says. Try out Quin's menu next time you're expecting guests, because her recipes are meant to be shared.

"Food is is a get to know say -way to ow someone different from you, and for sure a to show love." way -Quin

for the best-fried chicken...

Quin first brines the bird in a saltwater solution to infuse it with flavor, then uses a buttermilk soak to lock in moisture and ensure tender pieces.

It's no surprise that the dish has its own day: Juicy chicken with a crunchy golden crust is always a crowd-pleaser. If you haven't made it at home yet, allow Quin to be your guide. The self-described introvert loves to spend time in the kitchen adjusting new recipes for her readers 'til they're top-notch and guaranteed to satisfy. But her food is about much more than butter-fortified flavor: "I come from a West Indian and Caribbean background, where food and family are at the center of everything. So much goodness can be fostered over a warm plate with meaningful conversations," she says. Try out Quin's menu next time you're expecting guests, because her recipes are meant to be shared.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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