Fried chicken and wine, paradoxically, can be excellent. However, it can also be terrible. So it's important that you pair your wine carefully here. There's not much gray area to work with. Because of the richness of the oil and fried crust on the chicken, you'll need a wine that will cut through it. A rustic wine from France's Languedoc region would be excellent, as would a lively Beaujolais. However, for a real show-stopper, try a brut Champagne: The acidity and bubbles will cut right through the oil and grease and bring the chicken to life in a way you may never have thought possible.
Food & Wines
Fried Chicken
