Graham cracker fried chicken fingers!
I was born to fry.
This graham cracker fried chicken is for those of you that drench your fried chicken in honey, and sop up the excess with a biscuit. I'm so with you. I like a little sweet on my salty fried food, too!
I wish I could say I invented graham cracker fried chicken, but all the glory goes to chef Michael Romano. My recipe isn't anywhere close to his, but entirely inspired by him. He cuts the graham cracker crumbs with panko in his recipe. I like the sweet fried chicken thing (did you catch my Sweet Tea Fried Chicken?), and so I used all graham cracker crumbs. I was not disappointed.
The honey drizzle on top, oh please, don't skip it.
Graham cracker fried chicken fingers.
This is my farewell meal. I'm on my way back to California for a week vacation from my kitchen. I'm in the trenches of the book-writing process, and I need a break. It's not that I won't keep working on it every single day that I'm gone, but I need a break from the constant dishes, the incessant beeping of the oven timer that I've started to curse at, and the crumbs that are always underfoot no matter how many times I mop. I need a change-of-scenery vacation. Do you ever take those? Sometimes it's as simple as working outside, or trying out a new coffee shop for an alternate view. I highly recommend switching up your scenery to help with creative flow issues.
I know this meal is slightly gluttonous, but I can assure you that there will be nothing but salads and gluten-free fare on my trip. Not by choice; I love the gluten. But, I happen to be making the wedding cake for two sweet gluten-free friends this week, and I harbor guilt eating gluten in front of those who cannot. So, I ate my fried chicken as a farewell meal today. Goodbye wheat flour, I'll be thinking of you often. I promise to hold hot, little baguettes in my hands as soon as I get back. And I promise to smash more graham crackers to bits and fry chicken in it again, because that was delicious.
If you are a reader who's asked me to make a wedding cake and I declined...please, do not be offended! I only make wedding cakes for very close personal friends. My friends are the type of people that would only laugh if their wedding cake turned out lop-sided. I make delicious food, not beautiful food. I can't handle the pressure of making a wedding cake for anyone that I haven't shared countless bottles of wine with. The truth of the matter is, you never know what is going to set off Bridezilla. Even the most chill chick could morph at any time. I know my friends aren't capable of this behavior, but strangers? Not so sure. Maybe one day I will provide this service, but not at this time. Thanks for understanding. I will definitely post photos of the finished wedding cake on my Instagram, so follow along there :)
Perfectly crunchy and juicy fried chicken fro two.Graham Cracker Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1159Total Fat: 60gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 2672mgCarbohydrates: 107gFiber: 6gSugar: 19gProtein: 51g
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
Who doesn't love honey on anything, especially chicken! Gluttonous, but worth it.
Leah Davis says
That drizzle looks amazing! This combo of salty and sweet sounds delicious. Your friends are so lucky to have you making their wedding cake!! Have a great trip!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Oh man, what a fantastic farewell meal! I too love sweet style chicken and that honey drizzle is just killing me!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
Ok, I fry in peanut oil too and love high it can take the heat.....there, I feel like a real cook now! But truly, I discovered peanut oil 6 months ago and love frying that way.
But the graham cracker crust?!?, really excited right now, shaking kind of like my dog shakes right before his walk!!!
The kids are gonna love this!!!
Kathryn says
This take on fried chicken sounds totally intriguing in the best possible way. Good luck with the wedding cake making, I'm sure you're going to make something simply stunning and equally as delicious.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Wait what??? Pinned!
Jessica L. says
I love that you say you make delicious food, not beautiful food! I feel the exact same way. My cakes may be hideous, but they sure taste good. Have an awesome time in California!!
Cookbook Queen says
Oh girl, this needs to be in my life yesterday. I totally just pinned the crap out of it ;)
PauL says
What are the chances of this working in the oven instead of frying?
Christina Lane says
Great question! I think it would be great! Just make sure to spray the outside of the graham cracker coating before baking so that is crisps up. Let me know how it goes :)
Happy baking,
Christina
Emily says
Oh, I am SO GLAD that someone asked this! As a Texan whose mother used a Fry Daddy at least twice a week every week of my adolescent life, I should certainly not be one to shy away from frying. But you know, waistlines and weddings -- sometimes, baked is just better for your conscience (even if you silently wish it was fried).
I'm gonna give it a whirl! Enjoy your trip. xoxo
stacey says
Your comment made me laugh a lot! :) When I got married, my husband insisted that we buy a Fry Daddy.
Amanda says
Looks amazing, love honey on my chicken. Have a great vacation!