Fried Chicken With Cranberry-Mustard Sauce

When you think about it, fried chicken makes for a natural, crowd-pleasing swap for roast turkey on your Thanksgiving table. It’s done entirely on the stovetop, which frees up oven space for the rest of your menu, and is a classic counterpart to many traditional sides (looking at you, mashed potatoes and biscuits). Give your crispy, crunchy chicken a festive angle by adding sage and thyme to the dredge and making a quick cranberry-mustard sauce for dipping. We’re warning you now, you might never go back to the big roast bird again.