Georgia’s food culture is influenced by its close proximity to the sea as well as its southern roots. You’ll find lots of fried dishes, fish, peaches, barbecue, and pecans on menus all over the state.
These 10 categories of popular foods will give you a bite right out of Georgia. Each category has three amazing recipes for you to choose from. Let’s dive right in and start cooking!
Fried ChickenFried chicken is a staple food in Georgia. There are many different techniques to get that perfect crispy outside and moist chicken inside.
Brunswick StewBrunswick stew is commonly made with a tomato base, vegetables, meat, and beans. It can be made with local game such as possum or squirrel, however, you can also make it with chicken or pork.
Peach CobblerPeaches are a natural resource of Georgia and are used in drinks, pies, and paired with meat. They are juicy and delicious in peach cobblers
Boiled PeanutsBoiled peanuts are bought in bags and eaten as a snack all over the state. You can add seasonings like salt, cajun flavors, or liquid smoke to make them even more flavorful.
Chicken BiscuitFried chicken sandwiched between two halves of a biscuit is something you can find all over the state. The chicken is usually topped with crunchy pickles and hot sauce.