copycat fried chicken

A start-to-finish family recipe inspired by Birmingham comfort food, Mrs. Clay’s Chicken Box Chicken recreates the familiar, savory flavor of a beloved fried chicken tradition. With a peppery, old-school seasoning blend, crispy golden crust, and a tender family story behind it, this recipe walks you through making the seasoning, preparing the chicken, and frying it just right — the kind of meal that brings everyone back to the table and settles the room.