SOUTHERN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN
This recipe for Southern pan-fried chicken is from "The Gift of Southern Cooking" by Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 gallon of water and 1 cup salt; stir until salt is dissolved. Add chicken pieces and let stand, refrigerated, 8 to 12 hours.
- Drain chicken and rinse out bowl. Return chicken to bowl and pour over buttermilk. Cover bowl and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours. Drain chicken on a wire rack set over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, discarding buttermilk.
- Meanwhile, place the lard, butter, and country ham into a large heavy skillet. Cook over low heat, skimming as needed, until butter has stopped foaming and country ham is browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove ham and discard. Increase heat to medium-high and heat fat until it reaches 335 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Gently squeeze chicken to remove any excess buttermilk. Dredge chicken pieces thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Working in batches, gently place chicken pieces in the heated fat. Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or crumpled paper towels. Serve fried chicken hot, warm, room temperature, or cold.
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[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and overcooked.
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a good fried chicken recipe.
Prince Gurung
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow.
Hadia Kanwal
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the flavor is amazing.
Carol Moran
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fried chicken lover. The chicken is crispy, juicy, and flavorful.
Nordia whitely
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and I received many compliments.
Ama Alkaline
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavor was excellent.
Calvin
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.
Uzair Writes
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good fried chicken recipe.
KANJAR Kjan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt next time.
SK Romez
[email protected]This was the best fried chicken I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for.
Ani Praise
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was delicious and everyone loved it.
Sean Buckley
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was perfect, and the chicken had a wonderful flavor.