National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated on 6th July every year in the United States of America. It is still unclear how the day was originated but Americans celebrate this day every year. In the celebration of the day, fried chicken is prepared in various different ways as well as being eaten.
Fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes that comprises of chicken pieces which have been floured or battered and are then pan-fried, deep-fried or else pressure-fried. The breading just add on a crisp coating to the exterior of the chicken which gives an amazing texture to the juicy chicken inside the crust.
Fried Chicken Facts on National Fried Chicken Day
The first-ever recipe for fried chicken in the U.S. appeared in a book titled “The Virginia Housewife, Or Methodical Cook” published in the year 1825 and was written by Mary Randolph.
Before the time period of World War II, the fried chicken was made in the special occasion only for the reason that the meat was not that cheap and it was also hard to cook at that time.
Talking about its history, so it was actually the Scottish who were the first to deep-fry chicken in fat and the rest of the world at that time generally baked or boiled it. They are the one who actually brought the dish with them to America.
Only young chickens are suitable for frying. The older birds are basically tougher and require long cooking at low temperatures but young chickens at the same time are suitable for the high heat as well as the fast cooking time of fried chicken.
Fried chicken is mostly associated close with America, but in reality, you can find various variations of fried chicken around the world. In Korea, it is usually fried twice and dunked in a sweet and spicy sauce. Whereas in Japan it is cut into small pieces and are then fried in a style alike to tempura and is generally called Karaage. On the other hand, in Thailand it is given a strong marinade as well as is served together with the sticky rice and also in Senegal, it is coated in peanut flour.
National Fried Chicken Day Celebration
On this day, the lovers of fried chicken all over the nation celebrate this American favourite at a neighbouring restaurant, home, as well as an outdoor picnic.
Some of the chain fried chicken restaurants like Church’s Chicken and KFC, as well as other chain restaurants like Grandy’s, offer promotions on National Fried Chicken Day.
You can also celebrate the day with your family and friends by visiting the local or nearby restaurant and ordering fried chicken and your favourite dips along with it. Also, take a photo of it and post it to your social media account with the #NationalFriedChickenDay.
