Grana Padano Fried Chicken

Name: Grana Padano Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Chicken legs only drumsticks, 6 1.3 lbs; Peanut seed oil for frying to taste; Fine salt for boiling the chicken to taste; Type 00 flour 0.67 cup; Grana Padano PDO cheese to grate 2.8 oz; Blond beer 0.4 glass; Water 3 ½ tbsp; Eggs 1; Breadcrumbs ¾ cup; Grana Padano PDO cheese to grate 2.5 oz; Thyme to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 6

PRESENTATION

Fried chicken with Grana Padano? Oh, this is a game-changer. Seriously good. You've got the cheesy magic mixed right into the batter and breading, and the result? Honestly, it’s not your average fried chicken recipe. With beer in the mix, it stays super moist, and the cheese kicks up the flavor with this fragrant punch.

Plus, using Grana Padano—instead of any old cheese—gives you this deep, savory crust. It is way better. Perfect for those who love their chicken crispy on the outside and so tender inside. And look, the cheese makes the coating a glorious golden brown. Super tasty. Some might think it’s like Parmesan crusted chicken, but trust me, Grana Padano makes all the difference.

Here’s the deal: this recipe brings a salty-sweet balance that’s hard to beat. You end up with a crust that’s light but, you know, super crispy—all thanks to that cheesy beer combo. Really really good. It's a star at gatherings, with everyone grabbing a piece and diving in.

The Grana Padano recipe shines with classic sides—picture roasted potatoes, fries, or a big salad. Each bite is juicy, flavorful, a real celebration. Call it cheese crusted chicken or your new favorite crispy chicken; it just works. For sure. The cheesy crunch, tender meat, and a whisper of beer make it so much fun to eat.

If you're after a fried chicken twist that's a bit different, this one's unbeatable. And here's the thing, it's a conversation starter at any dinner party. Everyone's curious about that super crispy coating. Give it a try—can't go wrong—and watch it become a go-to in your recipe collection.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 6 pieces: Chicken legs 1.3 lbs (600 g) - only drumsticks, 6; Peanut seed oil to taste - for frying; Fine salt to taste - for boiling the chicken

for the batter: Type 00 flour 0.67 cup (80 g); Grana Padano PDO cheese 2.8 oz (80 g) - to grate; Blond beer 0.4 glass (100 g); Water 3 ½ tbsp (50 g); Eggs 1

for the coating: Breadcrumbs ¾ cup (90 g); Grana Padano PDO cheese 2.5 oz (70 g) - to grate; Thyme to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Grana Padano Fried Chicken

To prepare the chicken thighs in a Grana Padano PDO crust, start by putting a pot of water on the stove. When it comes to a boil, salt it and immerse the 6 chicken drums and cook for 15 minutes 1. Then drain them and let them cool 2. Meanwhile, prepare the batter by pouring the flour, grated Grana Padano PDO 3,

the egg, the water 4, and the beer 5 into a bowl. Mix everything with a hand whisk 6,

to obtain a smooth batter without lumps 7, cover it with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for about 10 minutes 8. Then prepare the coating. In a bowl, pour the grated Grana Padano PDO, the breadcrumbs 9

and season with black pepper and fresh thyme leaves 10. Mix with a spoon 11 and retrieve the batter. Dip the chicken thighs holding them by the bone 12

and then roll them in the coating 13, thoroughly covering them 14. Do this for all the thighs and place them on a tray as you go 15.

Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom. Once the oil reaches 340-350°F, proceed with frying each drum 16: it will take about 5 minutes, we recommend not to immerse all the pieces at once to prevent the temperature from dropping too much. When they are golden and crispy, drain them 17 and as soon as they are all ready, you can serve your Grana-crusted chicken thighs with a pinch of salt on the surface 18

Storage

It is recommended to consume the Grana Padano PDO crusted chicken thighs immediately after preparation, but if you prefer, you can store them for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.