Crispy Fried Chicken with Golden Dipt Breading
For crispy fried chicken with Golden Dipt, coat chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, then press into Golden Dipt Seasoned Flour Breading Mix. Fry in small batches at about 350°F and use a food thermometer to confirm every piece reaches 165°F in the thickest part, away from bone.
Golden Dipt supplies the seasoned coating; Kalmes Foods is where you can shop the 5 lb mix for your next family dinner. This recipe keeps the breading method straightforward and uses similarly sized chicken thighs rather than treating every cut as if it cooks at the same speed.
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Golden Dipt Fried Chicken Recipe
Serves: about 6. Estimated prep: 25 minutes, including a 10-minute coating rest. Estimated cooking: 40 minutes in batches. Total: about 65 minutes. Actual time depends on piece size, fryer capacity and the number of batches. These estimates do not include any optional seasoning time directed by its label.
Ingredients
- 3 lb bone-in chicken thighs of similar size
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Golden Dipt Seasoned Flour Breading Mix, plus more if needed
- Vegetable oil suitable for frying, in the amount recommended for your fryer or pot
- Optional: Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer, used according to its current label
Golden Dipt is already seasoned. If adding the optional Kalmes product, follow its package directions for the amount, application and timing rather than adding a fixed tablespoon dose.
1. Prepare the chicken and coating station
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place flour, beaten eggs and Golden Dipt in three separate shallow dishes. Keep raw chicken and its utensils separate from cooked food. If using the optional seasoning and tenderizer, follow its label directions and keep chicken refrigerated during any waiting period.
2. Coat and rest
Dredge each piece in flour and shake off the excess. Dip in egg, let excess drip away, then press gently into Golden Dipt for even coverage. Place coated pieces on a rack and rest for 10 minutes. Discard leftover coating ingredients that have touched raw chicken.
3. Heat the oil safely
Use a deep fryer or heavy pot suitable for frying. Follow the equipment's oil-fill and safety directions, leaving plenty of room for bubbling and the chicken. Heat oil to about 350°F and monitor it with a frying thermometer. Lower chicken carefully into the oil in small batches.
4. Fry and check each piece
Maintain the oil near 350°F, adjusting the heat as needed. Turn pieces carefully for even browning. Chicken size affects cooking time, so do not rely on a universal minutes-per-piece rule. Confirm each piece reaches 165°F in the thickest part, away from bone. A golden crust alone does not establish that the chicken is cooked through.
5. Drain and serve
Transfer cooked chicken to a clean wire rack using clean utensils. Let it rest briefly before serving. Avoid piling pieces on top of one another, which traps steam and softens the coating.
Tips for a Crisp Chicken Coating
- Choose similar-sized pieces: this makes cooking more predictable.
- Keep coating layers even: shake away excess flour and let excess egg drip off.
- Fry in batches: crowding can lower oil temperature and make browning uneven.
- Monitor both temperatures: oil temperature controls frying, while chicken temperature confirms doneness.
- Use a rack: allow steam to escape rather than stacking hot chicken.
Golden Dipt Fried Chicken Questions
What is Golden Dipt seasoned flour breading?
Golden Dipt is the seasoned flour breading mix used as the final coating in this recipe. Kalmes Foods carries it in a 5 lb bag, with one-pack and two-pack options on the product page.
Do I need Kalmes seasoning as well?
No. The Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer is optional here. Golden Dipt provides the seasoned breading. If you use the tenderizer, follow its current label rather than guessing the dose or waiting time.
Can I use breasts, wings or drumsticks?
Different cuts and sizes cook at different speeds. This version uses bone-in thighs; changing cuts changes the cooking time. Check every piece for 165°F internally rather than applying one timing estimate to a mixed batch.
Is this recipe suitable for dietary restrictions?
The recipe includes flour and eggs. Review both product labels for current ingredients and allergen information. The optional Kalmes seasoning contains MSG; do not treat this recipe as an MSG-free meal.
Plan Your Next Family Chicken Dinner
Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, biscuits or roasted vegetables. Kalmes Foods brings Luxembourg roots and five generations of Iowa family food tradition to the table, rooted in Kalmes Restaurant, founded in 1956 in St. Donatus, Iowa.