SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Many modern cooks have never learned to fry. We are convinced that fried food is unhealthy, unpopular and messy. But Norman King, a lifelong Southerner, a registered dietitian and a food editor at Southern Living magazine set out to change that. In "The Way to Fry," he offers both a guide to proper deep-frying technique, and a terrific recipe for crunchy, juicy fried chicken. While at first glance the recipe may resemble every other fried chicken you've ever seen, the differences lie in the precise instructions, ensuring chicken that's cooked through, golden and crisp. A little bacon fat is an option for flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt with 3 quarts water in a large bowl or container. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over chicken.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, combine remaining pepper mixture and flour. Add 2 pieces chicken to bag and shake well to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shaking off extra flour, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Take a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer, for which you have a lid, and fit with a candy or deep-frying thermometer. Add oil and bacon drippings and heat to 360 degrees over medium heat; the oil will ripple and possibly give off a few wisps of smoke.
- Using tongs, immediately add chicken pieces, skin side down (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan). The oil will drop to about 325 degrees, where it should stay; adjust heat so that oil is bubbling gently around the pieces. Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 minutes. Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and cook another 5 to 9 minutes, depending on size of pieces. If necessary for even browning, turn pieces over a few times toward the end.
- Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1151, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mamun Oppo
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[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fried food. But I'm so glad I did! The chicken was amazing. It was crispy and flavorful, but not greasy at all. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a keeper. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, just like I like it. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
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Steven Hull
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the flavor is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great fried chicken recipe.
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[email protected]This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Konok Kumar
[email protected]I'm not typically a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this fried chicken for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
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[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was spot-on. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great fried chicken recipe.
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[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fried food. But I'm so glad I did! The chicken was amazing. It was crispy and flavorful, but not greasy at all. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
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[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, just like I like it. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.