"If you've long been a fan of Popeye's over other fried chicken chains like KFC and Church's, you might prefer it for its bold flavor, which comes from its distinctive Cajun seasoning, the perfectly crispy breading, and the high-quality, fresh chicken it uses. Popeye's is known for having some of the best chicken items on its menu, and that could come down to how its fried chicken is prepared before it even hits the fryer."
"Marinating meat before cooking it results in tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken. You don't really need to marinate meat for 24 hours, and keeping it in a marinade for longer than that could even be unsafe. According to Popeye's, though, there's no need to marinate anything for anywhere close to that long. 12 hours is the perfect amount of time to let the meat fully absorb its seasonings and become deliciously flavorful."
Popeye's marinates each piece of chicken for at least 12 hours in signature Louisiana seasonings to deliver bold Cajun flavor, crispy breading, and fresh chicken quality. Marinades that combine oils and acids break down proteins and muscle fibers, preventing stringy or tough meat and helping pieces retain natural juices while frying. The marinating process is especially important for chicken breasts, which tend to dry out; a flavorful marinade penetrates the surface and infuses robust spices. After marinating, chicken is hand-battered, breaded, and fried to order for an extra-crispy exterior and juicy interior. Home cooks can improve chicken with 20 minutes to an hour of marination, while marinating longer than 24 hours can be unsafe.
Read at Tasting Table
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]