12 Delicious Ways To Indulge On National Fried Chicken Day

Many consider fried chicken to be a rather perfect food. It’s a marriage of crispy texture and a tender, juicy chicken interior. It may be spicy or rich or savory, but it’s sure to always have tons of flavor and be immensely satisfying.

National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated on July 6. It presents a unique opportunity to experience the most beloved of foods in exciting new ways.

Half Chicken Chicharrón 

Half Chicken Chicharrón at Bolo in Philadelphia.|| GAB BONGHI

At Bolo in Philadelphia, this standout dish features La Belle Patrimoine heritage chicken marinated in garlic and oregano, dusted in rice flour and house spices, and deep-fried in pork lard until golden and crispy. It’s finished with key lime mojo.

“Chicken chicharrones are served in Puerto Rico as appetizer, entree or at the table to share with and bring together the whole family. At Bolo, we use a heritage breed chicken from La Belle Patrimone marinated in sour orange, achiote, oregano and garlic, coated with rice flour and other spices, and fry it in pork lard, for a tasty, crispy bite on every nugget,” said Yun Fuentes, Chef-Owner of Bolo.