Southern Chef Shares His Secrets for the Best Fried Chicken

William Dissen has cracked the code to the perfect golden, crunchy crust and juicy, flavorful meat.

Fried chicken with the ultimate crisp, made by Southern chef William Dissen. Johnny Autry

It’s one of America’s classic dishes, with franchises in every town serving it and family recipes handed down through generations. So when one of America’s top chefs is willing to share the two biggest secrets to making great fried chicken, it pays to listen.

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