How to Make Fried Chicken Characters

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless; used for head and body)
• 2 pieces Chicken Thigh (skin on; used for ears and spikes)
• 2 pieces Chicken Foot (cleaned; used for Sonic's shoes)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Breadcrumbs (for light coating; can toast for extra crunch)
• 2 tablespoons Water (for mixing with food coloring)
• 1 teaspoon Blue Food Coloring (Blue 40) (food‑safe dye for the body and shoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (Red 40) (for shoes and accent details)
• 1/2 teaspoon Yellow Food Coloring (for eye highlights)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (seasoning for breadcrumb mix)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (seasoning for breadcrumb mix)
• 2 quarts Vegetable Oil (Canola or Peanut) (for deep‑frying; choose oil with high smoke point)

Instructions

1. Sanitize Workspace

   Wash your hands thoroughly, clean the cutting board and knife, and set out a clean plate for the finished Sonic.

   Time: PT5M

2. Preheat Oil

   Fill the deep fryer or pot with vegetable oil and heat to 350°F (175°C). Use the thermometer to verify temperature.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Carve Chicken Pieces

   Using the sharp knife, cut the chicken breast into a flat oval for the body, a smaller circle for the head, thin strips for the ears, small squares for the eyes, a tiny triangle for the mouth, and keep the chicken feet whole for the shoes. Keep pieces as flat as possible for even coloring.

   Time: PT20M

4. Prepare Food‑Coloring Baths

   In separate small bowls, mix the blue, red, and yellow food colorings with a splash of water (about 1 tsp water per color) to create thin dye solutions.

   Time: PT5M

5. Dye the Chicken

   Dip each chicken piece into the appropriate dye bath: blue for the body and shoes, red for the shoe accents, yellow (or a mix of yellow and blue for green) for the eyes. Let the color set for 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

6. Season Breadcrumbs

   In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bread the Colored Pieces

   Lightly dip each dyed chicken piece back into a tiny amount of water, then roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

8. Fry the Sonic Figure

   Carefully lower the breaded pieces into the hot oil. Fry for 4‑6 minutes, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Drain and Assemble

   Remove the pieces with tongs, place on paper towels to drain excess oil, then arrange on the serving plate to recreate Sonic’s full figure.

   Time: PT4M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g