Fried chicken can be the best choice for any family dinner, contribution to a gathering, or quick lunch; in Allentown, PA, click here to order online with Redner’s Markets deli.
Redner’s Markets Fried Chicken
Fresh and juicy, golden fried chicken is available in various pieces to please any number.
Combinations available (no substitutions allowed):
- 8 pc. (2 breasts, 2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks – $9.99)
- 12 pc. (6 drumsticks, 6 thighs – $8.99)
- 16 pc. (4 breasts, 4 wings, 4 thighs, 4 drumsticks – $18.99)
- 20 pc. (5 breasts, 5 wings, 5 thighs, 5 drumsticks – $25.00)
- 32 pc. (8 breasts, 8 wings, 8 thighs, 8 drumsticks – $38.00)
- 50 pc. (12 breasts, 12 wings, 13 thighs, 13 drumsticks – $60.00)
- 100 pc. (24 breasts, 24 wings, 26 thighs, 26 drumsticks – $100.00)
Our deli, bakery, seafood, and produce departments offer various options for your table whether you’re hosting or want a night off from the kitchen or a quick hot lunch. For large orders or catering, please give us 48 hours notice so that we can ensure full capacity to meet your order.
What Separates Average Fried Chicken from the Best Fried Chicken
Excellent fried chicken has specific characteristics:
- There is a crispy crust on the exterior
- Juicy meat on the interior
- Deliciously seasoned.
Redner’s Markets fried chicken offers all of these elements. Consider a few tips for preparation and cooking to make the most of your home-cooked fried chicken.
Suggestions for the Crust
A double breading process can increase the crispiness of the chicken. Other cooks swear by cornstarch, cornmeal, or bread crumbs incorporated into the second dredge. You should also maintain a consistent temperature and have your grease hot before adding the chicken to keep the crust from becoming soggy. Choose a frying oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable or canola oil; olive oil is not appropriate for frying chicken. The smoke point is too low.
Suggestions for the Seasoning
Flavor preferences vary; some prefer a simple salt and pepper, while others like spicy chicken. Lemon juice, yogurt, or other acids help the seasonings penetrate the chicken and enhance its tenderness. Oil or butter rubbed on the chicken adds moisture and flavor. Herbs like rosemary, oregano, basil, parsley, and thyme work wonderfully with chicken, as do the spices garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cumin. You can also add Cajun, paprika, chili, or cayenne to add a touch of heat.
Marinades are an excellent option for chicken to enhance the chicken’s tenderness and flavor. The marinade should be a combination of fat, acid, and seasoning. Adding sugar will carmelize during the cooking process for a sweeter flavor, which some may appreciate.
Suggestions for Juicy Meat
Good fried chicken is never dry! Avoid overcooking the meat and use a marinade to achieve the desired tenderness. Pickle juice, yogurt, buttermilk, and salt are keys to breaking down the protein into amino acids and maximizing the meat’s tenderness and juiciness. Allow your chicken to soak overnight.
Get ready for the best fried chicken in Allentown, PA, by purchasing it from Redner’s Markets deli or making it yourself using the freshest, most affordable ingredients.