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For The Most Delicious Fried Chicken, Start With The Main Ingredient By Rolland Judd Oct. 13, 2025 3:20 pm EST

Folks often love to boast about the techniques they use to achieve the juiciest, crispiest, most flavorful fried chicken around. Whether that means incorporating umami-enhancing ingredients or taking inspiration from their snack drawer , elevating the flavor and crunch all comes down to add-ins. Yet, seldom do people focus on the characteristics of the star of the dish –- the chicken itself. Not Reid Shilling, though. The executive chef and owner of Shilling Canning Company and Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken told The Takeout, "I'd argue that sourcing the chicken is the most critical part of the process."

Getting hold of a quality bird is paramount be

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