Gus Fring's Fried Chicken from Breaking Bad: Los Pollos Hermanos

Gus Fring's Fried Chicken from Breaking Bad: Los Pollos Hermanos

Gus Fring from Breaking Bad hides his drug laboratory behind the front of his fried chicken chain Los Pollos Hermanos. His chicken is the best cover for a villain and the best recipe for crispy-coating fans.

History and origin

Los Pollos Hermanos ('The Chicken Brothers') is the fictional fast food chain from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. In reality several American restaurants launched temporary themed menus with real Los Pollos fried chicken.

Key ingredients

Crispy fried chicken: buttermilk marinade with spices (paprika, chilli, garlic, oregano) for 12–24 hours. Coating: flour and cornstarch with spices. Deep-fry at 175°C until golden, then finish in the oven.

How to cook at home

The secret to the crunchiest coating is double-dredging: dip the chicken in buttermilk, then in the flour mix, back into buttermilk and back into flour. The double layer gives maximum crunch. Fry in small batches so the oil temperature stays stable.

This recipe will transport you to the atmosphere of your favourite film or series right at your dining table.