How to cook delicious fried chicken

Fried chicken can be one of the most delicious dishes that both professional chefs and home cooks can prepare. But the classic dish isn't as easy to prepare as you might expect, and there are plenty of important tips for roasting a whole chicken, Tasting Table writes.

One conundrum is what kind of fat to use to grease the bird, because both butter and vegetable oil can be used, but they have different effects on the end result. The publication turned to Cargill Protein chef Bradley Borchardt for advice.

“I would say it's a personal preference,” he said. “Butter may stain the skin of the chicken, but it also adds…