Georgians Will Fall Head Over Heels For The Iconic Fried Chicken At Mary Mac's Tea Room
By Marisa Roman|Published July 18, 2020
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
It’s no surprise that one of the most iconic dishes in Georgia happens to be fried chicken, especially since Georgia is home to the “Poultry Capital of the World.” But this southern specialty has been perfecting the art of delicious fried chicken dishes for ages. Fried chicken is one of the most scrumptious meals you can have in the South, and when it’s done right—tender, juicy, crispy, fatty, crunchy, salty—it’s heavenly. Well, it just so happens that the iconic Georgia dish has been perfected at this one equally iconic restaurant. Get ready to feast at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Georgia.
Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Georgia has been an Atlanta institution since the 1940s and it’s easy to see why.
The chicken is rubbed with salt and white pepper, then chilled for up to an hour. From there, it is dunked in a wet batter, dredged again in a dry batter, then deep-fried in peanut oil.
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