{"id":7305,"date":"2020-06-17T10:11:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T14:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=7305"},"modified":"2020-06-17T10:11:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T14:11:40","slug":"dear-dad-how-the-lessons-you-taught-make-the-best-fried-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2020\/06\/17\/dear-dad-how-the-lessons-you-taught-make-the-best-fried-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Dad: How the lessons you taught make the best fried chicken."},"content":{"rendered":"

With Father’s Day upon us again, I wanted to make my dad a dinner worthy of his love and influence on my life. Out of all the meals Dad loves, his favorite remains classic\u00a0Buttermilk Fried Chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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As I made this recipe,\u00a0I thought of\u00a0the many lessons Dad has taught me over the years.<\/h2>\n

Dear Dad,<\/p>\n

How can I thank you for all the knowledge you have passed on to me? To keep my eye on the ball as we played catch in the backyard, teaching me to drive, and whom to trust are just the beginnings of the many lessons you taught. Certainly, another important lesson was to listen well.<\/p>\n

And I hear you loud and clear. The dinner you always want for Father\u2019s Day is the one that evokes your own memories of growing up. This dish you enjoyed as a child now brings stories to mind of the life you led as a boy, and the journey you have taken as an adult. Inevitably, these accounts would be shared with your children and grandchildren that started with \u201cWe made the\u00a0best<\/em>\u00a0fried chicken.\u201d<\/p>\n

The stories were great, but the real question is,\u00a0How do I make fried chicken that is as good as what you loved as a child?<\/em><\/p>\n

The challenge is on! Can I make the\u00a0best<\/em>\u00a0fried chicken?<\/h3>\n

Now, I can make all sorts of fancy meals, but I am looking to make a once-a-year good-old-fashioned fried chicken. There was no passed-down recipe for this special treat. So what do I have to do to make fried chicken that wows?<\/p>\n

In my quest to learn how to make the best fried chicken, I realized it\u2019s all about the lessons you taught me.<\/p>\n

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  1. Preparation is key:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Do your homework. Make sure you have all the ingredients and necessary pans, bowls, space in the refrigerator, etc that you need.\"\"<\/li>\n
  2. There are no shortcuts in life<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0Each step is necessary to achieve super-moist, delicious chicken.<\/li>\n
  3. A little \u201csweetness” in life goes a long way<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0Adding the syrup is a surprise ingredient, but adds so much to the final result.<\/li>\n
  4. Find ways to connect with others<\/span>,<\/strong>\u00a0and keep those connections throughout your life. You never know when, where, or how those connections will positively affect you in the future. A simple egg provides the all-important binder to ensure your chicken is crispy.<\/li>\n
  5. Keep it simple.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes, it\u2019s the\u00a0simple<\/em>\u00a0things that are just right. \u00a0Just salt and pepper is all the spice you really need for this recipe.\"\"<\/li>\n
  6. Find the humor in life<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and you will spread that joy to others. Toss the chicken pieces in a big paper bag with the flour mixture. Shake it up to a fun song or have someone tickle the person with the bag. \u00a0So simple, a key step in the recipe and just plain fun!<\/li>\n
  7. Life can be messy, in fact, expect it and embrace it.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0There will be flour and grease. Prepare for the grease by laying newspaper all along the area around where you will be frying.\"\"<\/li>\n
  8. Don\u2019t be afraid when\u00a0life gets hot.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0That\u2019s when change can create something great. Make sure the heat is high when you put the chicken in the pan.<\/li>\n
  9. Have patience.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t be in a hurry. Mistakes can happen if you rush.<\/li>\n
  10. If at first, you don\u2019t succeed, try, try again<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0Learning from failure makes us smarter.<\/li>\n
  11. Share with others.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Giving and sharing our abundance will bring you a sense of inner peace.\u00a0We always make extra for leftovers, too.\"\"<\/li>\n
  12. Savor life.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Try to appreciate what you have. Sometimes, when you least expect it, a wonderful thing will happen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, Dad, I hope you love this chicken as much as I love you.<\/p>\n

    Love,<\/p>\n

    Your Favorite Child<\/p>\n

    Dad loves these sides with his chicken too!<\/h2>\n

    Search for more recipes to go with any\u00a0entree in your\u00a0<\/i>DinnerTime Recipe Box<\/a>. Bought extra\u00a0ingredients\u00a0at the market or cut from your own garden? Add to your\u00a0<\/i>DinnerTime Pantry Manager<\/a>\u00a0and indicate to “use soon” for recipe recommendations in your next meal plan. Your grocery list will show you already have this item in your pantry.<\/i><\/p>\n

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    Super easy and bursting with flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Elegant and healthy dish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Zesty and delicious! Perfect side for any meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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