Dip-Fried Chicken using the Vortex
This dip-fried chicken is unbelievably moist, tender, and delicious. I’ve said it a thousand times: nothing beats ‘fried’ chicken made using the Vortex. Nothing.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 567kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 pieces chicken use bone-in, skin-on for the best results
For the brine
- 5 cups water you might need a bit more
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
For the coating
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
For the dipping sauce
- 1 ¼ cups hot sauce
- 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
For the brine
- Place the brine ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir until the honey and salt are dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable container.
- Add the brine. If it doesn't cover the chicken stir in more water.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3 1/2 hours.
For the coating
- Combine the coating ingredients in a large bowl using your fingers. You want the mixture to be coarse.
- Remove the chicken from the brine. Do not rinse or pat dry.
- Place into the breading and coat completely.
- Transfer to a wire rack and place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Fire up your Vortex. Get the coals good and lit and lightly ashed.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and place around the fire.
- Close the lid and cook 30-45 minutes, possibly longer, turning the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes.
- Test the chicken for doneness, you want 160 F in the white meat and 175 in the dark.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Dunk chicken in the dipping sauce and serve.
For the dipping sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.
Notes
The dipping sauce is great for nuggets, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6153mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg