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
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Love this idea for chicken fingers! It reminds me of when I was a kid and I'd dip my chicken fingers in honey. I bet the graham crackers are ah-may-zing! Have fun on your trip! I so need to do a little change of scenery myself.
sAlly @ sallys baking addiction says
It's safe to say that graham crackers are one of my favorite snack foods. My pantry is FULL of them, all different kinds. I need to try them as a breading for chicken!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I wanna put these on waffles!!!
Christina Lane says
Ooh! I like the way you think, Claire! Next time, I'm adding waffles!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Such a great idea for fried chicken! Love the honey drizzle!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
Oh man, LOVE! These look so delicious. Also, I hear ya on wedding cakes... yikes!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
Have a fab vacation! The hot buttery baguettes will be waiting for you when you return, but in the mean time, go make an amazing cake!! Good luck!
Karly says
Honey? On chicken? With graham crackers? I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm now dying to try it!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I can't stand this chicken in the best way possible. I mean, seriously. I die.
budgiesntiels says
I understand how you feel, I just started my first professional cake decorating job. It's a little bit soul crushing when you put your heart into a cake and have the customer tell you they are not going to take it because it doesn't match the picture they have in their head. I want to tell them I am psycho not psychic. It's really two different things. Have a great time on your vacation.
Julia says
YAAAAY, I'm so happy you're coming to Cal town! I feel closer to you already! :) Send me an email if you have time to meet up, my lady. I'm so glad you get to take some much-needed time away from the kitchen. You'll return home ready to hit it hard.
These chicken fingers. I want to rub them on my face. I wish that were a lie.