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Classic Fried Chicken
Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 40 Min. What you need:
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+ 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
+ 2 1/2 tsp. salt, divided + 2 c. self-rising flour + 1/2 tsp. garlic powder + 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper + 1 tsp. black pepper + 1 c. buttermilk + 2 c. vegetable shortening What to do:
1. Place chicken in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover. Add 2 teaspoons salt and soak chicken 20 minutes.
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; mix well. Place buttermilk in another shallow dish. 3. Remove chicken from water and dip in flour mixture, coating completely. Dip chicken in buttermilk then in flour mixture again, coating all sides. 4. In a soup pot over medium-low heat, heat shortening until hot but not smoking, about 300°F. Fry chicken in batches 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until golden and juices run clear. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and serve immediately. Recipe and Image from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen © 2018 Ginsburg Enterprises Incorporated. All rights reserved. For more great recipe ideas, visit mrfood.com. |
