"There’s something about smothered chicken that does something for me. The fun of watching the oil pop as the chicken fries in the Dutch oven and the smell of fried chicken slowly cooking in a creamy, fragrant broth just takes me back to afternoons in my mama’s house, when she’d cook for the family after long days of work. Now I’ve raised my own kids, and whenever they come by the crib, I like to give them a taste of this good old-fashioned home cooking."

Make the Chinese takeaway classic at home with this easy rendition.

This crispy Japanese take on fried chicken is a lot easier to make at home than you think!

It’s the crunchiest, most delicious (and guilt-free) southern-style hot chicken you are ever going to eat. Air Fryer Express by George Georgievski, Published by Plum, RRP $26.99, Photography by Nikole Ramsay.

Warren Mendes makes a fragrant and flavour-packed fried chicken and rice dish, sure to dazzle with its different textures.

Does it get any more Aussie than this?

This is fried chicken, but not how you've ever fried it before.

“When breaking down the chicken, separate dark meat into legs and thighs and cut the white meat in two, leaving the wings and the breast plate attached,” says Aaron Turner. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You will need a kitchen thermometer. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

"Korean food is often defined by bibimbap, bulgogi and kimchi, but there is so much more to it than that. Korean fried chicken is already justly revered here, while K barbecue also ranks among the best in the world." – Matt Preston

Win your guests over with buttermilk fried chicken that tastes like it's come straight from an American diner.

When developing his fascination for fried chicken, Morgan McGlone, of Belles Hot Chicken, went straight to the source: Nashville, Tennessee.

Fried chicken and hot sauce, whats not to love?

“Chicken burgers taken to the next level” – Shannon Bennett.

This cracking starter by super chef Luke Mangan, brings a fusion of flavours together. These spicy chicken drumettes are great on their own but when dipped into romesco sauce you won't be able to stop at one.

Craving takeaway fried chicken? Well look no further than your own kitchen with this baked-not-fried chicken with garlic Sriracha yoghurt. It's crunchy, delicious and, most importantly, gluten free.