2007-03-16 14:41:13 · 6 answers · asked by Kathryn 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Way back when there were cave men. One got mad at a chicken and threw it in a fire. Therefore it was FRIED. It smelled so good he decided to eat it. Later as we became civilized, man decided this was cruel, so killed it first and picked the feathers off. Then placed it in a pot of hot oil. Then later the Father of chicken fryers came along. He made up a secret recipe of spices and fried it in a pressure cooker which kept it moist and tender. You know who I'm talking about. Love it!
2007-03-16 17:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fried chicken has a dual origin in the rural American South. The Scots, and later Scottish immigrants to many southern states had a tradition of deep frying chicken in fat, unlike their English counterparts who baked or boiled chicken. [1] Later, as Africans were brought to work on southern plantations, the slaves who became cooks incorporated seasonings and spices that were absent in traditional Scottish cuisine, enriching the flavor. Since most slaves were allowed to keep chickens, frying chicken as a special occasion spread through their community.
A Fried Chicken standIn conjunction with southern blacks, southern whites also continued this culinary tradition. Fried chicken continues to dominate as this region’s selection for "Sunday dinner". Holidays such as Independence Day and special events often feature this dish.
Another version of Fried Chicken is made by the Chinese, in which the chicken is seasoned and fried in oil. Because the Chicken is not breaded, the fat from the chicken skin is "fried out" into the oil creating a "paper thin skin" that is very light and crispy. Thus, the chicken dish is known by direct Chinese to English translation as "Paper Fried Chicken" ("zha zhi ji" "ç¸ç´é"). This version of the fried chicken probably supersedes the appearance of both its Scottish and American counterparts chronologically.
2007-03-16 21:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Food Gods.
2007-03-16 21:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do people realy care where it originated, fact is it's great and should be enjoyed not analysed.
2007-03-16 21:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by pbears1son 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The South. We love it!!
2007-03-16 21:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by Colette B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-16 21:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋