Is Fried Chicken considered American Cuisine?

Question

Is Fried Chicken considered American Cuisine?

Answer 1

I read that it actually started in Scotland but of course, the American slaves were the ones that seasoned the chicken they put on their masters' table. So, it's definitely southern american.

Answer 2

Yes, it is.

Answer 3

it is considered a typical southern u.s. cuisine, since the early 1900s

Answer 4

taken literally as chicken that has been fried - no mention of bread coating- i say no. evey country as oil and chicken. put the 2 together and what do u get

Answer 5

Yes, who is that model who's picture you use in your avatar?

Answer 6

Of course that's how Kentucky Fried Chicken started it's franchise.

http://www.kfc.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KFC

Answer 7

yes it is accually southern cuisine with an american cuisine

Answer 8

Chicken parts dredged in flour and deep fried, served with mashed potatoes and gravy.  That's normally classified as American Fried Chicken, identified with the American Southern States.

Answer 9

i think it has origins in spain, italy and greece. but its been part of the us since the earliest streams of emigrations. so problably yes. after native indian cooking, its the closes thing ;)

Answer 10

I don't know. All I know is that I LOVE FRIED CHICKEN. I really think that it did originate in the South, and it worked its way all over the country. Either way, it's delicious.