"In Bakersfield, California, cooks douse fried chicken with butter and garlic. Puzzled, we paid a visit. Convinced, we fried more than 60 pounds of chicken to perfect our version...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons granulated garlic
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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Kosher salt and pepper
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3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half crosswise, drumsticks, thighs, and/or wings), trimmed
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 large egg whites
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3 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
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GARLIC BUTTER
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon water