FRIED CHICKEN
For foolproof fried chicken, try Alton Brown's recipe from Good Eats on Food Network; instead of seasoning the flour, season the meat so the spices don't burn.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Melt enough shortening (over low heat) to come just 1/3-inch up the side of a 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy fry pan. Once shortening liquefies raise heat to 325 degrees F. Do not allow oil to go over 325 degrees F.
- Drain chicken in a colander. Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Liberally season chicken with this mixture. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- Place chicken skin side down into the pan. Put thighs in the center, and breast and legs around the edge of the pan. The oil should come half way up the pan. Cook chicken until golden brown on each side, approximately 10 to 12 minutes per side. More importantly, the internal temperature should be right around 180 degrees. (Be careful to monitor shortening temperature every few minutes.)
- Drain chicken on a rack over a sheet pan. Don't drain by setting chicken directly on paper towels or brown paper bags. If you need to hold the chicken before serving, cover loosely with foil but avoid holding in a warm oven, especially if it's a gas oven.
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william decker
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed ahsan
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Najum
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken. It was so crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Devin Gonzalez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. The breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
mir murtaza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.
Naol Feleke
[email protected]This was the best fried chicken I have ever had! The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elnai de fantastic
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Elly Ashby
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.